Susan Bernard

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SUSAN BERNARD

I am a dynamic Clinical Consultant with experience as a Healthcare Administrator, Director of Nursing /Wellness, Nursing Educator and Clinical Team Leader bringing 32 years of experience to a leading organization. I have a strong history of success in progressive healthcare administration, clinical team leadership, and staff oversight/development roles and a proven record of coordinating complex medical process on-site, remotely, and using telehealth software and systems. I am skilled in leadership, team building, case management, process analysis/improvement, relationship building, compliance reviews, staff training and development, and more key areas. Diligent and goal-oriented, I have the skills, education, and hands-on experience needed to make an immediate positive impact in any fast-paced clinical team. Career highlights include: Nurse Consulting to assist and oversee the clinical teams and provide coaching and oversite to the nursing staff. Directing a wide range of routine to complex Post-Acute, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living and Home Health Care Services. Planning and coordinating the daily care and business activities of fast-paced centers. Educating patients, families, and staff members on complex clinical procedures, therapies, and processes. Coordinating short-term projects and long-term programs to meet complex patient health care needs. Using organization, independence, and time management skills to meet important deadlines. Communicating with patients, physicians, and staff in-person, electronically, and with remote technology. Providing a wide range of care and services to patients and families in highly collaborative settings. Managing the full nursing process, from intake and assessment through to discharge/transfer planning.