Susan Herington has over 25 years of experience as a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse and certified wound care specialist. She has worked in various clinical settings in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries. Her experience includes roles in acute care, rehabilitation, wound care, research, and management. She is a skilled communicator who builds rapport with patients of all backgrounds.

1. SUSAN HERINGTON
333 Scenic View, Port Ludlow, WA
mrs.herington@gmail.com
Feb 2016
KEY SKILLS
Registered Nurse and Certified Wound Care Specialist – compassionate, efficient, experienced and
dedicatedprofessional focusedon delivering quality holistic patient care and education in any setting.
 As a resultof 25 yearsof nursingandmanagerial experience Ihave developed agenuine
compassionate approach whichIhave usedtomentorand inspire myteamandimprove the
overall care of our patients.
 Livingandworkingin various countrieshasgivenme aunique and rounded worldview which
helpsme relate topeople of all cultures,backgrounds andages bygainingtheirtrustand
buildingrapport.
CAREER HISTORY
Memorial HermannRehabilitation Hospital/WoundCare Center,Katy,TX. 2008 –2010
35 bed inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation hospital offering acute care, rehab and wound care to
patients with a wide range of needs.
 RN delivering acute care to inpatients including monitoring, assessment, recording and
evaluating medical conditions of up to 12 patients at a time.
 Obtained certification in Wound Care and took on the role of RN Wound Care Specialist
responsible for the entire in-patient population.
 Completed all assessmentsand specialized treatmentplansforthe woundcare of in-patients as
well as administering care.
 Carriedoutdedicatedshiftsat the woundcare clinicto delivercare to outpatients using various
specialist procedures.
Royal VictoriaInfirmary/Universityof Newcastle.Newcastle uponTyne,UK. 2003 – 2004
The RVIhasbeen providing quality healthcareto communities in Newcastleand the North Eastforover
250 yearsproviding services which are among thesafestand mostadvanced in thecountry.
 RN/Research Nurse assignedtoa national universitythyroidstudyintoGravesDisease.
 Researched andevaluated recordstofindeligible patientsfor nationwide study.
 Interviewed andassessed patientsandcollected required bloodsamplesforanalysis.
 Maintainedmeticulousrecords,administered datacollectionandentry,liaisedwithnational
counterparts andprocessedblood samples inaccordance with strictguidelines.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Gateshead, UK. 2001 – 2003
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is based in Gateshead, England and was officially opened on 18 March
1948. The fully furnished and equipped hospital, contains 26 wards and an Accident & Emergency
 Enrolled Nurse assigned to a 30 bed Cardiac Rehab Ward, responsible for administration of
medication and total patient care.
 Workedefficiently as part of a multidiscipline Team specializing in Cardiac care and recovery.
Sutter Solano Medical Centre, Vallejo, California 1997 – 2001
Sutter Solano Medical Center has been serving the residents of Solano County for more than 100 years
with a 102 bed licensed and fully accredited hospital.
 LVN delivering acute care on a 30 bed Surgical Unit responsible for 6 patients with various
surgical needs.
 Also cared for patients on the Medical and Critical Care Units as required by our census.
Sequim Family Practice. Sequim, Washington State 1996 – 1997
 ClinicNurse inbusyfamilypractice performinginitialassessmentsonupto 20 patientsper day.
 Assisted the physician with procedures including vasectomies and wound care.
 Performed EKG’s, X-rays and phlebotomy when needed to assist with patient flow.

2. SUSAN HERINGTON
333 Scenic View, Port Ludlow, WA
mrs.herington@gmail.com
Feb 2016
Kia Tia Care Centre, Port Townsend, Washington State 1993 - 1996
 Nurse in charge of Alzheimer’s Unit; ensuring a safe, therapeutic and caring environment.
 Responsible for the care of 30 residents and supervision of four Nurse Assistants.
Marian Medical Centre, Santa Maria, California 1992 - 1993
 Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant working on a 20 bed Pediatric Unit.
 Assistedthe physiciancollectingvitalsigns,recordingassessment information, providing basic
nursing care and maintaining a calm and efficient patient care environment.
 StudyingforLVN AmericanNurse License examduringthistime.
Newcastle Nurse Agency, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. July - Sept. 1991
 Enrollednurse workedbetweenthree large teachinghospitals deliveringqualitycare topatients
on Intensive Care Units, Plastics, Neurosurgical Ward, General Surgery, Thoracic Medicine and
Geriatrics.
Freeman Road Hospital, CCU, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 1990 – 1991
Adult Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit which specialises in the care of patients following complex heart
and lung surgeries, including: coronary bypass grafts, valve replacements and heart and lung
transplantation.
 EnrolledNurse deliveringone onone acute care for post-opventilated patients following open
heart surgery.
 Frequently assisted the physician with emergency chest opening procedures.
Freeman Road Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 1989 – 1990
 EnrolledNurse ona 30 bed CardioThoracic Surgical Unit responsiblefor assessment, treatment
and delivery of care for pre and post-op cardiac patients.
QEH, Gateshead, UK. 1988 – 1990
 Enrolled Nurse delivering acute care on a 10 bed Coronary Care Unit.
 Trained in advanced cardiac life support and telemetry monitoring.
 Part of the cardiac arrest team for six medical wards and emergency room.
 Responded to emergency cardiac arrest situations daily and delivered advanced resuscitation
and defibrillation in a calm and efficient manner.
Low Fell Medical Centre, Gateshead, UK. 1984 –1986
 Community Nurse Assistant team member caring for eight home bound patients a day.
 Workedindependentlytravellingtopatienthomesandassistingwithbasicnursingcare.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
 National Alliance of WoundCare, WoundCare Certified (WCC) –2010
 RegisteredNurse WashingtonState
 Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing
Practice/ RN – Distinguished Grad - 2003
 Bates Technical College, Tacoma, Washington State - Obstetrics and Mental Health - 1993
 Gateshead School of Nursing, QEH, Gateshead, UK - Enrolled nurse/LVN -1988
INTERESTS
Writing and illustrating my first short novel, global travel and outdoor family activities.