ADAM SCHWER
Bloomingburg,NY
Summary
I am a critical care nurse with 29 years of experience. I am highly sought after for my clinical expertise and breadth of knowledge and experience. I can offer a multidisciplinary holistic approach to the care of my patients. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dynamic registered nurse supervisor with strengths in crisis management, patient education, and clinical judgment. Experienced in coordinating patient care and training staff to enhance outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered nurse supervisor
Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center
Campbell Hall, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care protocols and best practices.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
- Managed staff scheduling and assignments to maintain adequate patient coverage and support.
- Developed training programs for new nurses to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
Electrophysiology Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital Bon Secours St. Marys
Richmond, USA
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Performed pre-procedure assessments of patient's medical history, physical status, and lab results before allowing a procedure to be performed.
- Kept cardiac laboratory clean, organized and well-stocked to efficiently handle patient loads.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided critical care to patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, and other cardiac conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Instructed patients on proper use of devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, including programming adjustments.
- Monitored vital signs of patients in the Electrophysiology Lab during procedures such as ablations and pacemaker and defibrillator implantation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal care for patients with complex health issues.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for electrophysiology procedures.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
HCA Johnston-Willis Hospital
Midlothian, USA
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Made calls to outpatients prior to their exam to go over what to expect from their procedure and NPO status and driving restrictions.
- Preop patients including taking a history and med list and placing an IV.
- Administration of antibiotics, sedatives and IV fluids and other medications.
- Image guided biopsies.
- Neuro interventional procedures.
- Kyphoplasty and ESI to name a few.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
CVICU RN
HCA Chippenham medical center
Richmond, USA
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Care of cardiac surgery population.
- Preop care.
- Post operative care of patients receiving CABG and valve surgeries and Davinci assisted lobectomies.
- Assessment of critically ill patients which includes administration of critical care medications, Tandem heart and LVAD devices.
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Midlothian, USA
11.2008 - 09.2015
- Patient population was medical ICU patients.
- Care for critically ill patients using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Nurse mentor and taught critical care and hemodynamic classes.
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and developed individualized service plans.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of current best practices in the field.
ICU Nurse
HCA CJW medical center
Richmond, USA
04.2004 - 11.2006
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Critical care of patients in RRICU.
ICU Nurse
Westchester County Medical Center
Valhalla, USA
10.2000 - 04.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Level one trauma center patients.
- Care of post transplant patients kidneys and Livers.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Phelps Memorial Hospital
Tarrytown, USA
10.1998 - 10.2000
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information leaks.
- Care of patients on telemetry unit.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Supervised activities of licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
- Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
Home Health Nurse
American Home Care
Peekskill, USA
06.1998 - 10.1998
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Cared for a man with ALS on ventilator in his home.
LPN
Treetops nursing home
Mohegan Lake, USA
05.1996 - 06.1998
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NYPractical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
BOCES Technology School
Yorktown Heights, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pace University
New York, NYSkills
- Trauma Recovery
- Instrument Sterilization
- Case Management
- Surgical Assistance
- ICU care
- Acute care
- Blood products administration including Belmont rapid infuser
- Administration of pressors and sedatives in an ICU and procedural setting
- Image guided vascular access
- CRRT
- ECMO
- EP procedure first assist scrub with physician and circulator all EP procedures and monitoring
- Neuro IR and body IR procedures
- Triage ER patient population
- Nursing supervisor at St Francis
- Student Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collecting Vitals
- Medical Supply Management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Test Interpretations
- Microsoft Office
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Diabetes Management
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Critical Thinking
- Unit Oversight
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Intake and Discharge
- Training Staff
- Medication and IV Administration
- Routine Examinations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Laparoscopic Procedures Familiarity
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Ventilator Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Catheter Monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Delegation and Motivation
- First Aid
- Procedure Assistance
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Anesthetics Administration
- Attention to Detail
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient care planning
- Medication administration
- Staff supervision
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Triage assessment
- Department leadership
- Planning and scheduling
- Nurse team supervision
- Crisis management
- Family and patient counseling
- Prescription transmission
- Inclusion and diversity
- Case reviews
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing staff management
- Patient chart review
- Coaching and mentoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Medical and health provider referrals
- Clinical management
- Home care visits
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration and motivation
- Patient assessments
- Program quality
- Chart audits
- Pharmacy coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care monitoring
- Medical records management
- Case management
- Policy optimization
- Quality controls
- Electronic charting expertise
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Hiring and terminations
Volunteer Experience
- Brandermill Food Bank, Midlothian, VA, 2023, Present
- Crossover Healthcare Ministry, 2024, Present
Timeline
Registered nurse supervisor
Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center
07.2025 - Current
Electrophysiology Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Hospital Bon Secours St. Marys
05.2022 - 06.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse
HCA Johnston-Willis Hospital
10.2018 - 05.2022
CVICU RN
HCA Chippenham medical center
09.2015 - 10.2018
ICU Nurse
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2015
ICU Nurse
HCA CJW medical center
04.2004 - 11.2006
ICU Nurse
Westchester County Medical Center
10.2000 - 04.2004
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Phelps Memorial Hospital
10.1998 - 10.2000
Home Health Nurse
American Home Care
06.1998 - 10.1998
LPN
Treetops nursing home
05.1996 - 06.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Delhi
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
BOCES Technology School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pace University