Clinical Nurse Education Specialist
Penn Medicine
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States
Susan Walker, DrNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR, CSSM –Dr. Walker has over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse in perioperative settings, both inpatient and ambulatory. She has worked as an educator, both in the academic and clinical setting. She also has experience in management and research. Dr. Walker has been a loyal Penn Medicine employee since 2001; her tenure at Pennsylvania Hospital includes working as a clinical nurse in the Operating Room, both Main Campus and at the Pennsylvania Hospital Ambulatory Surgery center, and also as a Clinical Nurse Education Specialist in perioperative services. Susan has authored/co-authored more than 10 articles, presented numerous national podium and poster presentations and completed several research/evidence-based protocols focused on patient safety. Dr. Walker received her BSN undergraduate nursing degree from York College of Pennsylvania in 2000, her MSN from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, and her DrNP in Clinical Education from Drexel University in 2009. She also holds a Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC), she is a Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) and a Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM).
I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.