Susan E. Vold, RN, BA, HN-BC

730 Mercer St. #316 ǁ St. Paul, MN 55102 ǁ 612-306-8724

susanvold@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

Board certified Holistic nurse specializing in Parkinson’s disease management and neuromodulation seeks opportunity to utilize skills in providing the best patient care experience and growth to the neuromodulation and healthcare market place

SKILLS PROFILE

Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorder nurse specialist Program and project development specialist In depth technical and clinical knowledge of Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders Excellent therapeutic communication skills to empower the patient to have the highest level of healing and

quality of life possible Proven leadership skills through involvement in numerous committees and projects

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) Clinical Program Manager 10/2013-present

University of Minnesota Health Neurology – Minneapolis, MN

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 before

Collaborate and problem solve with world renowned neurologists, neurosurgeons, academic research professionals and advanced practice providers in the integrative and complex care of Movement Disorder patients

Support communication between all of the multidisciplinary providers, patients and families while monitoring clinical recommendations ensuring follow-up is forward moving toward resolution

Facilitate bimonthly DBS Consensus meetings with over 12 participants, generating all reports, responsible

for report accuracy, patient advocacy, and clinical follow through after meetings

Develop educational materials and deliver entertaining, informative presentations to patients and their families, support groups and other community entities

Movement Disorder Nurse Care Coordinator 3/2012-present

University of Minnesota Health Neurology – Minneapolis, MN

Ensure a deliberate patient and family-centered partnership with the healthcare team that facilitates a seamless patient experience between the inpatient and outpatient settings

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Maximize 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 advocacy

Manage over 450 patient calls per month on average, while maintaining the DBS Program

Conduct educational presentations to patients, families, staff and community support groups on holistic healing modalities emphasizing stress reduction and self-care

Registered Nurse – Orthopedic, Respiratory, Med/Surg 1/2008-11/2011

HealthEast St. John’s Hospital – Maplewood, MN

Staff RN and preceptor for newly hired RNs on a fast paced, complex medical and surgical unit

Member of the Presence Committee, Healing Arts Committee, Journal Club, Evidence Based Practice Committee and Unit Council

Unit 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 from the staff RN to senior management

Certified Nursing Assistant – Orthopedic, Respiratory, Med/Surg 7/2006-1/2008

HealthEast St. John’s Hospital – Maplewood, MN

Director of Communications 1/1987-1/1989

IDC – Minneapolis, MN (Fund raising consulting firm)

Recruited, interviewed, trained and managed 75 University of Minnesota students to raise money for the “Minnesota Campaign” on behalf of the University of Minnesota

Training Specialist 6/1984-1/1987

Angela Corporation – Minneapolis, MN (Rare Coin and Bullion Investment Firm)

6/1984 hired as Assistant Project Coordinator Promoted to Senior Customer Service Representative 12/1984 Promoted to Training Assistant 6/1985 – responsible for training 120+ sales force on company policy and

procedures Promoted to Training Specialist 12/1985-1/1987, responsible for training 120+ sales force on the art of

selling

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

First Chairperson of the Ambulatory Medical Nursing Council (University of Minnesota Health 2/2014-6/2015)

Volunteer participant in the Nurse Care Coordination Project donating 12 hours of my time (University of Minnesota Health, 2/2015)

First to receive the “Firestarter Award” for dedication and excellence at University of Minnesota Health

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Assisted in editing Dr. Ahlskog’s (Mayo Clinic) book on Parkinson’s Dementia vs Lewy Body Dementia (2013)

Holistic Nurse Board Certified (11/2011-present)

Lean Flow certification for healthcare (2011)

Cover photo for Fall 2010 Twin Cities RN Magazine, used as recruitment branding for HealthEast

Published on back cover of Helen Erickson’s nursing theory textbook, “Exploring the interface between the philosophy and discipline of holistic nursing: Modeling and role-modeling at work

Nursing Student of the Year (Century College 2007)

Biology Student of the Year (Century College 2005)

Medical Ethics Student of the Year (Century College 2005)

4.0 GPA Nursing School (Century College & Metropolitan State University)

EDUCATION

Metropolitan State University – St. Paul, MN (present)

Currently enrolled to complete BSN degree, six classes remaining

Courses included: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing, Nursing Informatics, Geriatric Nursing, Applied Pathophysiology and Nursing Research

4.0 GPA

Century College – White Bear Lake, MN – Associate of Science: Nursing (2007)

Graduated with honors and 4.0 GPA, member Phi Theta Kappa, advocated for and tutored minority nursing students, member of the Nursing Club, elected to represent the Century College Nursing Club at the 2006 Holistic Nurse’s Association Annual Conference

Elected student speaker for graduation ceremony, wrote and delivered speech “The Integrity of Holism”

University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN – Bachelor of Arts: Political Science (1984)

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