1. SUSAN J. GRAFTON, RN
3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407
714-585-9856
SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
Masters of Science in Nursing Administration, Spring 2018
Bachelors in Nursing, Spring 2017
Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California
Associate of Arts, Nursing, Fall 2014
With Honors
Santiago Canyon College, Orange, California
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, Spring 2012
With High Honors
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sonoma Developmental Center, Central Nursing Services, Eldridge, California
Acting Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services
December 2016-Present
In conjunction with program management, the Assistant Coordinator of Nursing
Services provides direction and functional supervision to the nursing and clinical
staff where applicable to assure that minimum staffing standards are met
Serves as a resource for staff and interprets nursing policies and procedures to level-
of-care staff as they relate to services provided
Assists in all emergencies, takes charge, and coordinates staff in handling internal
disasters or crises where the safety and welfare of residents and staff are in
jeopardy
Assists in making decisions regarding clients' return to the facility; works with
outside law enforcement agencies when necessary, or makes any other
arrangements appropriate for the situation; represents the facility and program
management in dealing with specific labor relation issues
Coordinates and conducts in-service nursing training; investigates and reports
unusual occurrences and directs corrective action as necessary
Arranges emergency transfers of ill/injured clients to community hospitals; in case
of deaths, contacts Coroner's Office, other necessary community facilities, and
coordinates disposition arrangements
Initiates or arranges emergency nursing procedures, such as emergency lifesaving
procedures; serves as the central information and coordinating source after normal
business hours
Is responsible for the maintenance and distribution of restricted pharmaceutical
products; and works with the Medical Officer of the Day on all issues related to the
nursing care of clients
2. SUSAN J. GRAFTON, RN
3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407
714-585-9856
SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com
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Sonoma Developmental Center, Central Nursing Services, Eldridge, California
Health Services Specialist
May 2016-Present
Evaluates health problems and nursing care needs of the clients
Makes nursing assessments of clients
Monitors the delivery of nursing services in the program and makes recommendations
to the Coordinator of Nursing Services and Program Director as needed to maintain
quality nursing services particularly in the area of physical care E
Evaluates the professional proficiency in which nursing observation and care is
provided
Assures that any unusual behavior or symptom of any client is reported to the Unit
Supervisor and physician and recommends a plan of treatment
Evaluates client's response to medication
Advises in the prevention, detection, and control of communicable diseases and the
reporting thereof through the Public Health office; monitors the use of restraint and
seclusion with respect to the client's physical condition
Performs nursing audits in accordance with facility policy and procedures as directed
by the Coordinator of Nursing Services and the Program Director; provides nursing
care during emergencies; may participate in the selection of nursing staff
May act as liaison between home unit and acute hospital facility to monitor the
progress of clients who are temporarily transferred for acute hospital care
Consults with the Coordinator of Nursing Services and the Program Director in the
review of duty statements for nursing personnel
Serves as a nursing resource person and consultant to the Program Director
Sonoma Developmental Center, Nursing Facility, Eldridge, California
Registered Nurse
July 2015-April 2016
Medication administration, all routes
Access, maintain and replace GT
Insertion and management of Urinary catheters and systems
Tracheotomy care including deep suctioning
Focused and full body patient assessments
Wound and colostomy care
Care for and management of care for cognitive deficient patients
Management and intervention of Seizure, Cardiovascular and Chronic Respiratory
patients
Interdisciplinary communication
Documentation in Medical Records
Management and delegation of duties to licensed and unlicensed personnel
Management and development of Health Care Plans
Relieve Supervisor as required
Assist in directing, supervising, and training other nursing service personnel
3. SUSAN J. GRAFTON, RN
3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407
714-585-9856
SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com
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The Garten Family Trust Newport Beach, California
Executive Assistant, Personal Care Giver
June 2009-June 2015
Manage trust owned rental properties
Coordinate schedules and set appointments
Act as liaison between trust and professional entities
Route correspondence; draft letters and documents
Manage accounts receivable and payable
Meal planning, food preparation and eating assistance
Attend to patient ADL’s
Provide medication reminders
Patient transfer to and from wheelchair, seat, and bed
Provide supportive palliative care
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Formal Preceptorship
Los Alamitos Hospital Telemetry Unit
CERTIFICATIONS
California Bureau of Registered Nursing License #95054655
Expires July 31, 2018
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support AHA CA 20148
Expires January 2018
Basic Lifesaving for Healthcare Providers AHA CA15264
Expires April 2018
References available upon request
4. SUSAN J. GRAFTON, RN
3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407
714-585-9856
SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com
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