Suzanne Karafiat is a registered nurse seeking a position where she can utilize her nursing skills and judgment to meet patient needs. She has over 10 years of experience as a nurse in obstetrics and gynecology, where she has excelled in surgical procedures like endometrial ablation and hysteroscopies. She is skilled in tasks like obtaining patient vitals, scheduling surgeries, and maintaining supplies. References from her current employer and physicians praise her professionalism, compassion, and ability to collaborate as a team player.

1. Suzanne
Karafiat
Suzanne Karafiat
5341 Newport Drive, Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 699-9708 • smrv28@aol.com
Career Objective
To utilize my nursing skills and advanced clinical judgment to proactively meet
the needs of patients.
“I have always found Sue to be professional and compassionate when it comes to patient care. Her ability as a team
player is second to none as she listens to others opinions with interest, offering suggestions based upon experience
and demonstrating a sincere willingness to try new protocols.” – Co-worker, Healthcare for Women
Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Healthcare for Women • Downers Grove, IL
 Performedoffice dutiesforfast-paced,multi-physicianspecialtypractice.
 Tasks included:checkingpatientvitals;obtainingmedical,surgical andfamilyhistory;assessingsymptomsand
chief complaints;performingnon-stresstests;administeringinjections;triagingpatientphonecallsandpharmacy
requests;schedulingsurgeriesandinductions;andteachingbothpatientsandfamilymembers.
 Excelledinrole ascirculatingandscrubnurse ingynecological surgical proceduresincluding:uterine endometrial
ablation(Novasure),permanentcontraception(Essure),advancedlaparoscopy andhysteroscopyprocedures,
dilationandcurettage,labial repairandreconstruction.
 In preparationforsurgeries:obtainedpatientconsents,gave pre andpostoperationinstructions,setup
procedure/surgical room,sterilizedequipmentpost-op,patientrecoverypostanesthesia,assistedwithpre and
post-surgical appointments.
 Assistedphysicianswithadditional inoffice proceduresincluding:colposcopy,loop/leep,IUDinsertionand
removal,variousbiopsiesandNexplanoninsertion.
 Performedbone densitytestingwithGEencore DensitometryDexascanandHologicDexascan: bilateralhip,spine
and lateral vertebral assessment.
 Maintained,organizedanddistributedpharmaceutical andmedical supplies.
 Coordinatedmaintenance of OSHA guidelines.
 Prepareddaily medical assistant/registerednurseschedulesonamonthlybasis.
 Collaboratedwithoffice managerandphysiciansregardingpolicyadministration.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University – Aurora, Illinois
Certifications
 CPR/AED – American Heart Association
 Encore Operator Training – GE Healthcare Bone Densitometry
Career Progression

2. Suzanne
Karafiat
Suzanne Karafiat
5341 Newport Drive, Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 699-9708 • smrv28@aol.com
Professional References
Ronald Lorenzini, M.D.
55 Brookview Court
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630.986.8123
William Senica, M.D.
4912 Cornell Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(H) 630.663.4542
(C) 630.222.2564
Susan O’Brien, APN
228 Addison Road
Riverside, IL 60546
773.550.0419