Susan Rogers

Experience

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  Southern Illinois University

  Aug 1998 - Aug 2001

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Prepared, demonstrated, and supervised experiments for students. Substitute lectured for senior and graduate Immunology class. Revised the laboratory manual to provide easier to understand instructions. Selected Accomplishment:Recognized as a reviewer for chapters in the Immunology section of “Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Tenth Edition” by Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, and Jack Parker.

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  Pfizer

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2012

  Supported manufacturing, validation, engineering and testing processes relative to production of commercial and clinical pharmaceutical products per cGMP regulations. Investigated and wrote corresponding reports for multiple deviations, including: manufacturing and laboratory equipment malfunctions, contaminated and nonconforming products and laboratory test results and HVAC. Performed root cause analysis and audited processes. Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Change Controls. Developed and provided training for corrective actions and site-wide initiatives. Assisted with regulatory inspections. Administered CAPA program. Participated on cross-functional teams, committees and sub-councils and worked with site leadership team to make compliant process improvements.Selected Accomplishments:- Reduced human error and recurrence of deviations by investigating more than 500 deviations, auditing processes, procedures and employees through root cause analysis and identifying scope of impact and appropriate CAPA- Prevented more than $100k in loss for manufacturing site by performing root cause analysis and determining microbial contamination of product was not manufacturing related- Saved $40K per annum, implementing Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies to streamline and standardize processes- Reduced recalls by halting release and sale of potentially contaminated product after identifying correct root cause and scope of impact- Decreased risk of cross-contamination by participating on risk management team responsible for zoning GMP areas Show less Performed sterility, microbial limits and bacterial endotoxin testing, environmental monitoring and validation of microbial test methods per cGLP guidelines. Authored SOPs and methods and audited laboratory for quality and safety compliance.Selected Accomplishments:Member of the Microbiology User's Group, which was a corporate-driven multi-site team for the global harmonization and compliance to United States Pharmacopeia requirements of microbiology test methods.Received Safety and Compliance award for consistently following safety and quality compliance rules and suggesting safety and quality compliance improvements. Show less

  • Quality Operations Specialist

    Apr 2004 - Dec 2012

  • Production Supervisor

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Quality Operations Analyst

    Oct 2001 - Apr 2004
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  Data Innovations LLC

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2016

  Acted as Management Representative and Safety Officer for medical devices and Privacy Officer for HIPAA compliance. Led global quality system implementation, maintenance and continuous improvements and ensured compliance with relevant government and customer regulatory requirements. Trained and advised staff on quality and regulatory processes. Liaised with FDA, HC, European Authorized Representatives and business partners. Administered the CAPA system, defined procedures and processes, performed risk analysis and approved internal audits, validation of quality system software and disposition of product. Identified and reported non-conformities to regulatory agencies. Managed quality department employees and daily operations. Partnered with leadership and provided quality and compliance direction across all business units.Selected Accomplishments:- Complied with quality system requirements and achieved satisfactory inspection ratings by working with key stakeholders and implementing continuous process improvements- Closed recalls with FDA, HC and multiple European agencies, collaborating across time zones and language barriers to ensure proper customer notification and compliance with global regulations- Held authority for approval of release documents, ensuring products met specifications- Negotiated terms for Quality Agreements by liaising with distributors, understanding business requirements and ensuring quality and regulatory requirements- Recognized as trusted advisor to business heads and cross-functional employees, providing direction in aligning business goals with regulatory and quality standards- Hosted regulatory and business partner audits and prepared site for regulatory inspections, coordinating front and back rooms to ensure a streamlined audit and satisfactory audit reports- Decreased likelihood of adverse events by identifying and reporting potential adverse events associated with nonconforming product to regulatory agencies and customers Show less

  • Quality and Regulatory Manager

    Mar 2013 - Nov 2016

  • Quality and Regulatory Manager

    Mar 2013 - Nov 2016
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  Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.

  May 2018 - Nov 2020

  Direct Support Professional

  Assisted two brothers with autism, one who is nonverbal, with improving communication and social skills, increasing adaptive and daily living skills, and maintaining physical and mental health.

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  Dartmouth-Hitchcock

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2023

  Proficient in circulating for multiple surgical services, including general, gynecology, urology, robotic, thoracic, plastics, orthopedics, ENT, oral, and neurology.Responsible for verifying consents, correct patient (utilizing 2-patient identifiers), and procedure (including site and location) upon patient entering the operating room, prior to incision, and post-surgery / prior to exiting the OR.Ensures patient safety by:-assessing the patient, including interviewing for past medical and surgical history-safely moving the patient to and from the operating table-initiating and participating in safety time-outs-applying appropriate DVT and pressure ulcer preventions as needed-assisting anesthesia during induction and emergence-positioning the patient using positional aides and AORN, surgeon, and hospital guidelines that allows for best access yet reduces the risk of patient intraoperative injuries-prepping the patient's skin per AORN, surgeon, and hospital guidelines and ensuring recommended dry times are met to lower the risk of surgical fires-properly grounding the patient to prevent electrosurgical injuries-monitoring the surgical field for sterility breaches and for anticipation of needs-verifying counts of instruments and small countable items such as sponges, needles and sharpsAdvocates for the patient by taking patient's wishes, beliefs, and past medical and surgical history into consideration and communicates those to the team.Prepares the OR suite by having necessary equipment, medication, and supplies ready and available.Supports the surgical team by responding quickly to requests for additional supplies, medications, specimens, blood products, etc.Communicates to the surgical team in a clear, professional manner and utilizes repeat-back / read-back for orders and requests.Accurately and timely documents nursing care taken during the procedure.Ensures team safety by communicating and correcting hazardous conditions. Show less Completed the AORN Periop 101 core curriculum didactic OR course and 34 weeks of hands-on training in the operating room under the guidance of preceptors. The majority of the training centered around circulating in general, gynecology, and urology surgical services, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic cases. Rotated through the following additional services for a minimum of 2 weeks each while training as a circulator: Plastics, ENT, orthopedics, vascular, and neurology. Trained to scrub for 4 weeks in general surgery and 1 week in gynecology and urology services. The hands-on training for circulating included performing all the duties and skills listed under the above title "Circulating Nurse" while under guidance of a preceptor RN. Graduated from the Periop 101 program July 2021. Show less

  • Circulating Nurse

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Resident Registered Nurse

    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
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  OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Registered Nurse

  Circulator for general, orthopedic, gynecological surgeries; implantation of cardioverter defibrillators and pain remediating neurostimulators; and endoscopies. Interviews and administers medication to the patient in Preop, transports them to and from the OR, and provides a handoff report to PACU or CC nursing staff. Performs similar duties as performed at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Dec 2023 - May 2024

  Registered Nurse

  Dialysis RN for an outpatient hemodialysis center. Responsible for ensuring all treatments are provided following primary care provider’s orders, CMS and state regulations, and DaVita policies and procedures. Assess, monitor, and care for up to 12 patients at a time in a fast-paced environment. Provide medications, vaccinations, and TB skin tests as ordered. Oversee patient care technicians.

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  Carle Health

  May 2024 - now

  Registered Nurse

  Circulating RN in the operating room at Carle Foundation Hospital