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
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
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
SUSAN J. GRAFTON, RN
3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407
714-585-9856
SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com
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    SUSAN J. GRAFTON,RN 3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407 714-585-9856 SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com 1 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
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    SUSAN J. GRAFTON,RN 3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407 714-585-9856 SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com 2 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
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    SUSAN J. GRAFTON,RN 3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407 714-585-9856 SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com 3 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
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    SUSAN J. GRAFTON,RN 3952 Sebastopol Road, #260, Santa Rosa, California 95407 714-585-9856 SusanGraftonRN@gmail.com 4