Herbal Supplements and Anesthesia: The Perianesthesia Nurses's Role in Surgical preparation / ZOOM Presentation

Suzanne Marie Russell, BSN, RN, CAPA, is a dedicated perianesthesia nurse with over 40 years of clinical experience. She currently serves as President of the Massachusetts Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (MASPAN), where she leads efforts to advance education, advocacy, and engagement within the specialty. Suzanne is also actively involved with the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), supporting national initiatives that strengthen perianesthesia nursing practice. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to elevating nursing through leadership and service. She has participated in surgical missions with One World Surgery, most recently in Honduras alongside fellow MASPAN colleagues, providing compassionate care in resource-limited settings. Suzanne believes strongly in the impact nurses can make beyond the bedside, especially through humanitarian outreach that expands access to safe surgical care and promotes global health equity.

Energetic, enthusiastic and motivated RN with over 30 experience in a variety of Critical Care settings: ICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, ER, PACU. Enjoys teaching and mentoring staff and nursing students. ACLS and BLS Instructor. Experienced as a AHA Training Center Coordinator, recent lecturer for Care of the PACU Patient for the Boston ICU Consortium and as an active participant with Journey of Excellence councils towards Magnet designation.

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