1. 1100 Kingsbury Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35213
Suzanne Clark Stearns Cell Phone: 404-353-3558
Email: suzannecstearns@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To work as an Orthopaedic Surgical Nurse Practitioner in both the clinic and OR settings.
EDUCATION: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Adult Acute and Continuing Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) with Secondary specialization in
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
GPA 4.0
Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway—BSN Equivalent
GPA 3.83
Spring
2013-
Present
2012
CLINICALS:
Furman University
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Major GPA 3.9; Cumulative GPA 3.4
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
ACNP/RNFA Student—100+ hours
• Observed and assisted in clinic setting for pre-op and post-op patients
• Acted as first assistant in cases including total joint replacements, ACL reconstruction,
Tommy John surgery, meniscectomies, SLAP lesion repairs, biceps tenodesis, Achilles
tendon repair, and fracture repairs
• Independently closed portal sites for arthroscopic surgeries, maintained hemostasis,
anticipated surgeons’ needs, and provided safe exposure of surgical site
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Highlands
RNFA Student with Dr. Jorge De La Torre, Plastic Surgeon—60 hours
• Acted as first and second assistant with retraction and suturing in multiple surgeries
including debridement and excision of ischial pressure ulcers with skin graft and muscle
flap closures, brachioplasty, mastopexy, hidradenitis excision, liposuction, and hernia
repairs
• Independently performed deep dermal and subcutaneous wound closure using running,
interrupted, and mattress suturing, as well as drain stitches
St. Vincent’s Hospitalist Group
ACNP Student—180 hours
• Rounded through critical care units, step down units, and med-surg floors with internal
medicine physician, Dr. Frantczy Ceneus, MD
• Conducted history & physicals, assessed patients, collaborating on plan of cares, and
assisted in discharging patients
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit—UAB Hospital
ACNP Student—180 hours
• Conducted histories & physical exams, prepared care plans, wrote progress notes, and
managed high acuity cardiovascular patients in collaboration with MD’s and NP’s
Michael S. Beckenstein Plastic Surgery
ACNP/RNFA Student—50 hours
• Observed and assisted in clinic setting for pre-op and post-op patients
• Assisted with retraction and suturing in multiple surgeries including reduction
mammaplasty, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, mastopexy, and abdominoplasty.
2007-2011
2014-2015
Spring
2015
Spring
2015
Fall 2014
Summer
2014

2. WORK
EXPERIENCE:
St. Vincent’s Health System
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) Registered Nurse
Float RN to CVICU, MICU, & Step-down Units
(http://www.stvhs.com)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Hospital
Pharmacy Technician (http://www.choa.org/)
• Compounded, prepared and delivered oral medications to patient rooms
• Prepared IV medications using aseptic technique
• Assisted pharmacists in upholding professional service to patients and eliminating
medication errors
Spring
2013-
Summer &
Fall 2011
Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
Research Intern (http://www.steadmanhawkinscc.com/)
• Screened qualified patients for multiple research studies
• Shadowed MD’s and nurses in orthopaedic clinic appointments and surgeries
• Assisted in patient pre-op, post-op, and injection prep
Fall 2010
HONORS/
ACTIVITIES:
REFERENCES:
Eileen Marie Mahan Endowed Scholarship in Nursing (2013)
Honor’s Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (2012)
Golden Key International Honor Society Member (2012)
National Student Nurses’ Association Member (2012)
Falkenberg Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2012)
Departmental Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2012)
Board of Visitors Scholarship Recipient, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Spring 2012)
Dean’s List, Furman University (2008-2011)
R.E. Littlejohn Scholarship Recipient, Furman University (2007-2011)
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority (2007-2011); Executive Board Member (2009-2010)
Available upon request.