Susan Vold, BSN,RN,PHN,BA,CNRN,HNBC

Experience

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  Angela Corporation

  Jun 1984 - Jan 1987

  Training Specialist

  Responsible for training 120+ sales force on the art of selling

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  IDC

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Director of Communications

  Recruited, interviewed, trained and managed 75 University of Minnesota students to raise money for the "Minnesota Campaign" on behalf of the University of MinnesotaDeveloped and delivered education materials and training on engaging the donor

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  HealthEast

  Feb 2008 - Nov 2011

  Registered Nurse

  Staff RN and preceptor for newly hired RNs on a fast paced, complex medical and surgical unitMember of the Presence Committee, Healing Arts Committee, Journal Club, Evidence Based Practice Committee and Unit CouncilUnit representative for the Minnesota Nurse Association Staffing Advisory Council responsible for maintaining documentation on specific actions made by the group, and serving as a bridge for communication between the staff RN to senior management

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  University of Minnesota Physicians

  Mar 2012 - now

  Responsible for developing and maintaining a meticulous data base of over 100 Movement Disorder patients for DBS therapy from referral, testing, candidacy decision, surgery, programming and system maintenance, established system of documentation where none existed beforeCollaborate and problem solve with world renowned neurologists, neurosurgeons, academic research professionals and advanced practice providers in the integrative and complex care of Movement Disorder patientsSupport communication between all of the multidisciplinary providers, patients and families while monitoring clinical recommendations ensuring follow up is forward moving toward resolutionFacilitate weekly DBS Consensus meetings with over 15 participants, generating all reports, responsible for report accuracy, patient advocacy and clinical follow through and documentation after meetingsDevelop educational materials and deliver entertaining, informative presentations to patients and their families, support groups and other community entities Show less Ensure a deliberate patient and family-centered partnership with the healthcare team that facilitates a seamless patient experience between the inpatient and outpatient settingsMaximize patient's health outcomes and experience by holistically identifying patient and family needs, completing pre-visit planning, supporting the clinic visit, providing patient-centered education and closure to visits, follow up between visits providing support that instills a sense of trust and patient advocacyManage over 1500 patients for the eight movement disorder specialists I work with while maintaining the DBS ProgramConduct educational presentations to patients, families, staff and community support groups about the DBS process, Parkinson's disease and medications and holistic healing modalities emphasizing stress reduction and self-care Show less

  • Deep Brain Stimulation Program Manager

    Mar 2012 - now

  • RN Clinical Care Coordinator

    Mar 2012 - now
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  M Health Fairview

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  Interim Nursing Supervisor for Neurology, Neurosurgery and Physiatry

  Stepped into this role to assist neurosciences to function effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic.