Susan Wilkins RN, MSN, MBA

Current Position
Assistant Professor
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100
Richmond, VA 23227
804.627.5334
Susan_Wilkins@bshsi.org

Year
2011 to
present

Education
Highest Degree Masters of Science in Nursing
School Liberty University
City, State Lynchburg,VA

2014
2001

Highest Degree Master of Business Administration

School Averett University
City, State Danville,VA
Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing
School Virginia commonwealth University
City, State Richmond, VA

1998

Degree Associate in Applied Science in Nursing

School J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
City, State Richmond, VA

1991

Certifications/ Licenses
License to Practice as a Registered Nurse # 1123951
Virginia Board of Nursing

2016

CPR Healthcare Provider

American Heart Association

2016

ACLS Provider
American Heart Association

2016

Academic Experience
Assistant Professor
Course Coordinator
Instructor
Professional Experience
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA

Year
2012- pres.
2009- 2012
2006- 2009
Year
2012-present

Functions within the framework of the philosophy and goals of Bon Secours
Richmond and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. Participates in the
assessment, planning, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of the
curriculum. Responsibilities include classroom and clinical instruction,
professional and scholarly activities, and student advisement. Participates in the
faculty and school organizations, and forms responsibilities with the
professional community.

Staff Nurse, ICU

St. Marys Hospital, Richmond, VA

2013-present

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, assessment, communication,

collaboration, and implementation of care. Practices nursing according to the
Code for Nurses of the American Nurses Association.

COURSE COORDINATOR
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA
Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, analysis, and
evaluation of the curriculum. Responsibilities include classroom and clinical
instruction, professional and scholarly activities, and student advisement.
Participates in the faculty and school organizations, and forms responsibilities
with the professional community.

INSTRUCTOR II
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing, Richmond, VA
Participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, analysis, and
evaluation of the curriculum. Responsibilities include classroom and clinical
instruction, professional and scholarly activities, and student advisement.
Participates in the faculty and school organizations, and forms responsibilities
with the professional community.

Staff Nurse, ICU/CCU

Richmond Community Hospital, Richmond, VA

2009-2012

2006-2009

2004-2006

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, assessment, communication,

collaboration, and implementation of care. Function as charge nurse and resource
nurse in both ICU/CCU and Telemetry Unit.

Program Director, CJW Vascular Center of Excellence

CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Responsible for the development and growth of the Vascular Center departments
and product line across the continuum. Worked closely with the Vascular Center

2003-2004

and related physicians, Department Directors, key Managers, Administration,

Marketing, and Education in the development of the CJW Vascular Center.
Developed extensive business plan for the CJW Vascular Center of Excellence
initiative, initiated and managed Vascular Center website, coordinated Legs for
Life screenings in 2002 & 2003, helped implement a Peripheral Artery Disease
rehabilitation program, and coordinated successful First Annual Vascular
Symposium in November 2003. Reported to Chief Operating Officer.

Clinical Coordinator, Vascular Center of Excellence

2001-2003

CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA

Worked on a cross functional team including Medical Directors, Vascular
Surgeons, Interventional Radiologist and staff in development,
implementation, and strategic planning for a Vascular Center of
Excellence. Reported to Chief Operating Officer and Director of Surgical
Services. Directly managed 21 professional employees. Responsible for
daily operations, policy development and enforcement, budgetary
compliance, staffing, and quality assurance of Interventional Radiology at
Chippenham and Johnston Willis Medical Centers. Oversaw the
completion of two new Interventional Radiology/Surgery Suites. Led team
in inventory reduction project to eliminate excess inventory and prevent
product shelf expirations and subsequent dollar loss. Led product
standardization and utilization for CJW Vascular Center consistently
decreasing inventory cost 2001-2003. Drove team in consistent supply
chain ordering practices improving SMART compliance by 60% in 20012003. Interfaced and negotiated with suppliers regarding products and
cost for department including new technology products and services.
Oversaw Vascular Center data collection and outcomes. Top 10 Most
Improved Score in the Gallup Employee Satisfaction Survey, Spring 2002.
Served on Safe Medication Practice Committee, Radiation Safety
Committee, and Chaired, Vascular Center of Excellence Process
Improvement Team.

Nursing Director, 2 Front Womens Center

2000-2001

CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA

Responsible for 32-bed acute care Womens Health Unit and management of 31
employees including three Clinical Coordinators. Reported to Chief Nursing
Officer. Responsibilities included policy development and enforcement, budgetary
compliance, recruitment, retention, staff orientation, and oversight of daily
operations. Assumed responsibility at the request of the Chief Nursing Officer in
very difficult times. Staff turnover had been very high, morale was low, and
physician and patient satisfaction were low. Turnover and vacancies greatly
diminished, morale improved, and several physicians returned to admitting
patients to the unit. Successful Joint Commission survey. Served on Nursing
Executive Council, Medical Surgical Nurse Practice Council, and Manpower
Committee. Chaired Retention and Recruitment Committee; coordinated Nurses
Week activities.

Clinical Coordinator, Medical Intensive Care Unit

CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA
Responsible for daily operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, recruitment,
orientation, and care of critically ill patients. Reported to the Director of Critical
Care. Directly managed 25 professional employees. Responsible for budgetary
compliance, ordering supplies, and managing supply cost. Successful Joint
Commission Survey. Lectured in Critical Care Internship and precepted MCV
students during their management practicum. Served on Interdisciplinary Rounds
Committee, Progressive Care/Intensive Care Improvement Initiative, and Virginia

1997-2000

Nurses Association Research Project. Served on HCA market committee for

product and equipment standardization.

Clinician 1, Medical Intensive Care Unit

1996-1997

Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond, VA

Staff nurse responsibilities, as well as orientation of new employees, unit
education, and annual core competencies. Lectured in Critical Care Internship

Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit

1993-1996

Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond, VA

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients, assessment, communication,
collaboration, and implementation of care. Floated to Surgical Intensive Care
Unit and Coronary Care Unit.

Staff Nurse, 4th floor Medical Surgical Unit

1991-1993

Chippenham Medical Center, Richmond, VA

Patient care and Charge Nurse responsibilities. Served on Patient Education
Resource Committee.

Areas of Specialty
Medical Surgical
Critical Care
Nursing Education
Areas of Interest
Medical Surgical
Critical Care
Nursing Education
Missions
Professional Association Membership/ Participation/ Service
NLN
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Greater Richmond Area Chapter of AACN
Academic Service
Haiti Mission Team
Faculty Organization Chairperson
Program Improvement Committee
Admission, Progression, and Graduations Committee
Curriculum Committee

2006-present
2014
2014
Year
2013 & 2014
2012-2014
2011-2012
2009-2011
2006-2009

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Critical Care Skills Fair, St. Marys Hospital, July 29, 2014
Nursing Skills Fair, St. Marys Hospital, June 6, 2014
Proctor Certification Course, ATI Academy, April 29, 2014.
NURS 620 Nursing Education 3, MSN Program, Liberty University, Spring 2014, 6
credits
AACN Webinar, Understanding the 2013 Standards for Accreditation of
Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs, May 2014, 1.5 Contact hours
NURS 619 Nursing Education 2, MSN Program, Liberty University, Fall 2013, 3
credits.
Pharmacology Update, Bon Secours College of Nursing, May 21, 2013, 3 Contact
hours
NLN Education Summit, Washington, DC, September 2013, 14 Contact hours
NURS 618 Nursing Education 1, MSN Program, Liberty University, Spring 2013, 3
credits
NLN Education Summit, Anaheim, CA, September 2012, 14 Contact hours
Service Learning Update, Bon Secours College of Nursing, July 3, 2012, 9am-3pm
Facilitative Leadership, Bon Secours Health System, June 18th and 19th, 2012 8am4pm
Virginia Action Coalition Update, Bon Secours College of Nursing, June 12, 2012, 1
Contact hour
Pharmacology Workshop, Bon Secours College of Nursing, May 24, 2012, 3 Contact
hours
2012 Odyssey on Critical Care, VCU Health System, March 13, 2012, 8am-4:30pm,
7.15 Contact Hours
CIWA In-service, St. Marys Hospital, March 6, 2012, 11a-11:30am, 0.5 Contact
hour
Effective Meetings, Bon Secours College of Nursing, February 22, 2012, 1 Contact
hour
Navigating the Job Search Jungle, Bon Secours College of Nursing, January 19,
2012, 1 Contact hour
EDUC 500 Advanced Educational Psychology, MSN Program, Liberty University,
Spring 2012, 3 credits
NURS 504 Advanced Pharmacology, MSN Program, Liberty University, Spring
2012, 3 credits
EDUC 518 Understanding Educational Research & Assessment, MSN Program,
Liberty University, Summer 2012, 3 credits