Alicia Swaby RN, FNP-BC
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider and Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience across diverse settings. Focused on delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care while leveraging strong communication and teamwork skills. Committed to ongoing professional development and contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Northside Hospital Duluth
Duluth, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care under physician supervision in hospital setting, managing admissions, assessments, and ongoing patient care. Developed treatment plans and ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests to support patient management. Coordinated consultations and communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory staff to ensure cohesive patient care. Obtained informed consent for procedures, transfusions and responded to nursing cross-cover needs.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and history reviews.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Del Sol Medical Center
El Paso, TX
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Managed acute and chronic health issues for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Developed and modified patient treatment plans to align with evolving patient needs. Addressed abnormal findings and ordered additional testing or referrals to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Educated patients and families on treatment plans to promote understanding and adherence. Coordinated discharge planning with physicians, nurses, social workers to ensure patients received appropriate instructions, treatment regimens, and follow-up care.
Clinician Evaluator
Signify Health
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Assessed health risks for 6-9 patients daily in home/virtual telehealth settings, enhancing patient care and early intervention. Performed comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, identifying health risks and facilitating timely interventions. Instructed patients on disease management, medications, safety, and preventive care, improving patient understanding and adherence. Communicated findings and concerns to patients and primary care providers. Referred patients to case management for further management of chronic conditions and continuity of care.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient interactions and treatment progress.
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided nursing care for COVID-19 patients requiring colostomy, rectal tube, PEG tube, and tracheostomy management.
- Administered medications and monitored patients' reactions during treatment processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple departments.
Emergency Room Observation Travel Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Braselton, GA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms and reported abnormal findings to providers, initiating protocol-based orders and collecting blood and urine specimens while monitoring laboratory results.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
Mobile Infusion Travel Nurse
Baptist Child and Family Service (BCSF)
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Administered infusion therapy and monitored patients for adverse reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatments. Performed EKGs and coordinated emergency hospital transfers to address critical patient needs promptly. Communicated treatment outcomes, medication changes, and urgent clinical concerns to physicians to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients in clinical settings. in diverse clinical settings for children and families.
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored and stabilized COVID-19 patients to ensure safety while delivering comprehensive care. Facilitated critical communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff during visitation restrictions. Activated rapid response and emergency codes to address critical situations effectively.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings across Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
Emergency Room Observation Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Coordinated night-shift staff schedules, managed patient assignments, and supervised admissions and discharges as relief charge nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided health management guidance
Surgical/ Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Monitored neurovascular status of post-operative patients with external fixators and traction to ensure timely detection of complications. Managed NG tubes and surgical sites with JP, Hemovac, wound VAC drains, PCA, oral/IV medications to support patient recovery. Performed and reinforced surgical dressing changes, including suture, staple, and drain removal to maintain wound integrity and promote healing.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for post-operative patients.
- Provided direct patient care in the orthopedic surgery recovery unit.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Medical Surgical Float Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
04.2011 - 07.2015
- Delivered patient care in cardiac telemetry and step-down unit, ensuring monitoring and stability of critical patients.
- Administered direct patient care, including sterile dressing changes, heat/cold therapy, intake and output monitoring, and incentive spirometry. Prepared patients for stress tests, cardiac catheterization, and coronary angiography. Conducted colostomy care, urinary catheterization, oral/tracheal suctioning, and nutritional support via PEG and nasogastric tubes, while aiding in post-procedure recovery and providing discharge instructions and patient education.
- Supported ambulatory surgery and endoscopy procedures, facilitating safe and efficient patient experiences.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY08-2010
Bachelor of the Arts - Public Administration
John Jay College
New York, NY05-2007
Associate of Travel & Tourism -
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY09-2000
Skills
- Team leadership
- EHR documentation
- Management of patient care
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Patient care management
- Chronic condition management
- Treatment plan development
- Diagnostic imaging
Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Georgia State License- March 2019, Registered Nurse (RN): New York State License- October 2010 Georgia State License- June 2015
Disclaimer
References will be furnished upon request.
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Northside Hospital Duluth
08.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Emergency Room Observation Travel Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Mobile Infusion Travel Nurse
Baptist Child and Family Service (BCSF)
01.2022 - 02.2022
Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
08.2021 - 11.2021
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Del Sol Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2021
Clinician Evaluator
Signify Health
04.2020 - 09.2020
Emergency Room Observation Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
03.2017 - 04.2020
Surgical/ Orthopedic Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2015 - 03.2017
Medical Surgical Float Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
04.2011 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Bachelor of the Arts - Public Administration
John Jay College
Associate of Travel & Tourism -
LaGuardia Community College