1. Susan Murphy, RN
132-2660 Norberry Crescent, Ottawa, ON, K1V 6N2 ● 613-796-4360● murphy5427@hotmail.com
Objective and Profile
Registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in telemetry, home care and hospice, medical-surgical,
maternity, and step-down. RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Excellent time
management with the ability to adapt and work in a fast paced demanding setting. Critical thinker, and great
interpersonal skills with experience working in an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Competencies and Proficiencies
• Intravenous initiation and therapy
• Phlebotomy
• PICC care
• ACLS, BCLS
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Airway management
• Pain management
• Meditech
Work Experience
Nurse Next Door December 2015-Present
Registered Nurse
• Provide hospice, home care and assistance with activities of daily living for a diversity of clients
Twinkle Toes Foot Care December 2015-
Present
Foot Care Nurse
• Provide Foot Care to clients in their homes
Qualicare August 2014-2015
Registered Nurse
Home care and hospice
• Provide hospice, home care and assistance with activities of daily living for a diversity of clients
Perth Smith Falls District Hospital Jan2014- Aug2014
Registered Nurse
Medical-surgical services
• Pain management, medication administration, and plan of care follow through.
• Gave patients and their families support, communication ,and advocacy
• Cared for both preoperative and postoperative clients from various surgical and medical backgrounds.
Worked daily within a multidisciplinary team.
Brockville General Hospital June 2013- Jan 2014
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical
At Home Hospice, Ottawa 2011-2013
Registered Nurse
Laurier Manor, Ottawa 2007-2011
Registered Nurse (Charge)
2. Medical Staffing Network, South Florida 2001-2008
Registered Nurse
• Staff relief in telemetry, medical surgical, step-down, and emergency throughout South Florida hospitals
Northridge Medical Center 2000-2008
Registered Nurse
Fort Lauderdale, Fl
• Telemetry and medical surgical nurse
Boca Ration Medical Center, Boca Ration, Florida 1998-1999
Telemetry and Maternity RN
Delray Medical Center, Delray, Florida 1997-1998
Telemetry and Med/Surg RN
Ottawa General Hospital 1990-1997
RN in maternity, general surgery, and neurology
Education
Nursing Foot Care Certificate Honors Sept 2014- Sept 2015
• Algonquin College-Ottawa, On
Bachelor of Arts in Law and Anthropology Sept 2009 – May 2012
• Carleton University- Ottawa, On
Registered Nurse Diploma 1990
• Algonquin College – Ottawa, ON.
O.R. course Algonquin College ON 1991
3. ER Course and cardiology, Palm Beach College 2001
Volunteer
• Ottawa Bluesfest and Ottawa Folkfest, 2014-2015
Certificates, Courses, and Memberships
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2014
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Mask Fit Test, N95 respirator (3M 1860R) completed June 2014
References available on request