Susan Dupuis
Dartmouth
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient education and medication administration. Delivers effective collaboration within healthcare teams and maintains compliance with infection control standards. Focused on improving patient outcomes through strong relationship building and critical thinking.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Taunton
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to plan patient care strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care practices.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and departmental procedures.
Line Cook
Metro Pizza
New Bedford
12.1992 - Current
- Prepare food for service (e.g., chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items collaboratively with kitchen staff to maintain workflow
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality food for service
- Adhere to nutrition and sanitation regulations, ensuring safety standards are met
- Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Organized inventory by categorizing items based on type and usage.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Registered Nurse
Purple Shield
New Bedford
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical staff.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Registered Nurse
The Cottages Memory Care
North Dartmouth
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical staff.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients while fostering a compassionate environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12-2024
ADN - Nursing
Bristol Community College
Fall River05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical procedures
- Infection control
- Administering immunizations
- Patient training
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Partnership
- Relationship management
- Organizational engagement
- Teamwork ethic
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Red Cross, 06/01/2025
Awards
- Bristol Foundation Scholarship
- Joan V. Winiarski and Theresa W. Merrill Scholarship
Accomplishments
- Caregiver of the year - 2025
- Nurse of the Quarter - 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Purple Shield
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
The Cottages Memory Care
09.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Metro Pizza
12.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
ADN - Nursing
Bristol Community College