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Rachel Suit, RN, BSN

Rachel Suit, RN, BSN

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, demonstrating a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success while continuously developing professional expertise. A positive attitude and dedication to lifelong learning drive the pursuit of excellence in every endeavor. Prepared to leverage these strengths in a collaborative setting to achieve shared goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Transition Specialist

Option Care Health, Inc.
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Partnered with Account Manager and Regional Sales Director to create and execute area business and growth plan for hospitals across a two county territory.
  • Identified operational issues and recommend and implement strategies to resolve and improve processes.
  • Developed solutions to address complex issues and operational gaps.
  • Managed internal and external client-facing relationships through transitional periods.
  • Advanced relationships with referral sources to increase sales and patient starts.
  • Conducted assessments of patients referred by hospital case managers to ensure the patient is a viable candidate for alternative site care.
  • Incorporated sales techniques in education to patients, families, and facility staff about available services.
  • Implemented effective treatment plan via communication with medical team, patient, and agency staff at discharge.
  • Collected, reviewed, and completed pre-admission information and related sign off.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Delegating Nurse Case Manager

Linwood Center, Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2025
  • Supervision and management of direct support professionals in the residential and non-public school setting.
  • Implementation and documentation of delegated nursing tasks and medication administration in compliance with COMAR and MSDE regulations.
  • Completed initial and 45-Day Reviews and Care Planning.
  • Assessed individuals' health needs and developed care plans accordingly.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians, pharmacies, other healthcare professionals, family members, school administration, and residential agencies.
  • Developed and conducted staff trainings, maintained current medical orders for 50+ students implemented treatments per physician orders.
  • Participated in the school referral processes and relevant IEP/BIP planning for students as appropriate.
  • On-call responsibilities for triage during absences and incidents that occurred outside of school hours.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Perioperative Nurse

Maryland Surgery Center For Women
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Acute care nursing including pre-operative and PACU care of individuals undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures requiring general or local anesthesia.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Treatment of patients undergoing surgical intervention to include colon & rectal screening and repair, endoscopic interventions, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, hernia repair, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, obstetrics, pancreatic diseases, and urology.
  • Soft skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication with interdisciplinary team and family members, conflict resolution, professionalism, adaptability, teamwork, organization, and HIPAA compliance, among others.
  • Hard skills including IV insertion and removal, fluid intervention, airway maintenance, vital monitoring, urinary catheter placement and removal, infection control and aseptic technique, narcotic and medication management, pain management, ECG interpretation, wound care, discharge planning, and documentation and record keeping.
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Long Term Services and Support Case Manager

Highmark Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assessed, planed, coordinated, implemented, and evaluated care for members with chronic physical, behavioral, social, and psychosocial needs in the least restrictive, and most cost effective environment available.
  • Coordinated care across the continuum of services, facilitated authorizations and transitions to alternative site settings.
  • Provided education, resources, and assistance to members and their families to fully integrate care coordination.
  • Documented all case management services in adherence to state and federal privacy practices and well as HIPAA and quality performance standards.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.

FOH Manager & Banquet Coordinator

Grey Fox Grille & Golden Fleece Tavern
01.2016 - 11.2022
  • Manage and maintain all personnel schedules for two business locations with 35 employees.
  • Schedule and manage all aspects of banquet planning and execution in a demanding, dynamic, and rapidly evolving environment.
  • Hire, train, and evaluate all wait staff personnel.
  • Manage all communications between customers, culinary team, and service team for banquets to insure the highest level of service.

Home Health Aide

Amazing Home Care
01.2010 - 05.2022
  • Provided all aspects of daily care to a non-ambulatory family member with cerebral palsy to include personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, skin care, and patient transfer.
  • Obtained, recorded, and assessed vital signs and weight documentation regularly.
  • Administered prescribed oral and topical medications as indicated according to written physician orders and nursing judgement.
  • Performed post-surgical wound care and assisted with physical therapy to prevent skin breakdown, infection, and adverse reactions relating to venous stasis.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Primary Caregiver & Counselor

United Cerebral Palsy: Camp Lenape
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, skin care, toileting, and patient transfer, to children and adults with various mental and physical disabilities.
  • Aided with and encouraged daily water, art, music, and physical therapy.

Customer Service: Restaurant Industry

  • 12+ years of experience in customer service and sales within various positions to include front-of-house manager, bar manager, banquet coordinator, bartender, server, hostess.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Milford Senior High School
Milford, DE
06-2013

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Project planning
  • MS office, Salesforce, EPIC
  • Quality assurance
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Discharge planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Community health
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Behavior modification
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Remote office availability

Certification

  • American Heart Association BLS (CPR, AED), and ACLS
  • DDA Certified RN DNCM
  • FEMA Emergency Management Certifications
  • Gift of Life: Organ Donation & Tissue Transplant
  • Human Milk & Breastfeeding Science & Technology for Nursing Students, BRN
  • YMHFA Instructor; NCMW
  • Nursing Contact Hours: certifications available upon request

Timeline

Clinical Transition Specialist

Option Care Health, Inc.
03.2025 - 07.2025

Perioperative Nurse

Maryland Surgery Center For Women
09.2024 - 03.2025

Delegating Nurse Case Manager

Linwood Center, Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2025

Long Term Services and Support Case Manager

Highmark Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2022 - 11.2022

FOH Manager & Banquet Coordinator

Grey Fox Grille & Golden Fleece Tavern
01.2016 - 11.2022

Primary Caregiver & Counselor

United Cerebral Palsy: Camp Lenape
06.2010 - 08.2013

Home Health Aide

Amazing Home Care
01.2010 - 05.2022

Customer Service: Restaurant Industry

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Delaware State University

High School Diploma -

Milford Senior High School
Rachel Suit, RN, BSN