Susan Straszynski Email & Phone Number

Plainsboro, New Jersey

Assists the Director of Education in developing, implementing, and or evaluating appropriate education programs within the hospital focusing on the Maternal Child Health Department (LDR, Post Partum, Pediatrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Breast Health Center, Pelvic Wellness Center). • Set measurable learning goals and objectives• Develop and implement evaluation mechanisms for educational programs• Develop and implement new policies and procedures• Coordinate and run OB and Neonatal Simulations using high-fidelity human simulators. • Assisted and coordinated virtual learning programs for nurses• Plan and develop yearly curriculum and education plans for seven women’s health departments• Formulate and develop educational programs and materials to meet the identified learning needs• Mentor RN’s in Succession Planning Program • Coordinated and planned prep course and pencil and paper NCC EFM certification test for all L&D nurses, obstetricians and midwives with 100% pass rate.• Instrumental in the implementation of the Lifewings® program in the Maternal Child Health Department to improve patient safety. • Resolve Through Sharing® instructor and coordinator for evidence-based course in perinatal loss. • Coordinated Maternal Child Health Nurse Residency Group 2018, 2020.

Plainsboro, Nj

Mentor senior nursing students from Mercer County Community College, demonstrating strong clinical skills in all areas of LDRP including labor, postpartum, and nursery and Level II NICU. Developed and presented five-hour seminar to nursing staff on the care of families suffering a pregnancy loss. Formulated and presented educational program for ER and pediatric nurses on grief support following sudden tragic death of a child in ER. Served as Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor charged with teaching NRP Certification to RNs, Respiratory Therapists and Physicians.• Charged with educating and mentoring new employees as preceptor • Serve as Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Grief Coordinator guiding families experiencing pregnancy loss• Plan, organize, and manage yearly Memorial Service held for grieving families• Provide education to nursing units as Magnet Ambassador• Chaired the System Wide Professional Nursing Council

Educate/instruct nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical area in Nursing Fundamentals and Maternal Child Health

Branchburg

• Educate and support AD students in the OB clinical setting • Responsible for teaching Nursing Fundamental students virtually using vSim and Canvas.

Princeton, Nj

• Educated and facilitated newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in their care plan• Provided breast health education to the community

Princeton, Nj

Managed the scheduling, coordination and development of a staff of XX nurses. Delivered clinical supervision for entry-level nurses and assists in career development and nursing education Assessed, implemented and delegated total nursing care and functions in accordance established procedures.• Directed and provided patient care for LDRP patients, ensuring the highest level of care• Related effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care

Dnp, Nursing, 3.95

Msn-Ed, Nursing Education, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Member of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Member Golden Key International Honor.