Susanne Maher
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at LEXINGTON PEDIATRICS, PC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certification: Certified by the ANCC as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner June, 1998, recertified
American Nurses Credentialing CenterSep, 1998- Oct, 2024
Experience
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LEXINGTON PEDIATRICS, PC
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Lexington, Massachusetts
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Provide well-child care, ages 0-25, including screenings and immunizations • Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies • Diagnose and treat acute health problems and monitor chronic diseases • Prescribe medications and other treatments • Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills including . family planning and gynecological care • Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals • Provide well-child care, ages 0-25, including screenings and immunizations • Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies • Diagnose and treat acute health problems and monitor chronic diseases • Prescribe medications and other treatments • Promote positive health behaviors and self-care skills including . family planning and gynecological care • Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2019
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Uphams Corner Health Center
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415 Columbia Rd. Dorchester, MA
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Dorchester, MA
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Sep 1998 - Dec 2008
• All above responsibilities • Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures • Assist medical director with administrative duties • All above responsibilities • Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures • Assist medical director with administrative duties
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Nurse Manager
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Aug 1994 - Aug 1996
• Managed all elements of nursing care to patients • Triaged acute and chronic pediatric and adult telephone calls • Supervised and evaluated support staff • Developed and implemented center policies and procedures • Developed and implemented patient education programs • Counseled patients about smoking cessation, diabetes, and asthma • Assisted with selected research studies including: clinical trial of DTaP and protocol development for the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
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Education
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Boston College
Master of Science (M.S.), Pediatric -
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Boston College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology -
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General