Amanda Swafford
Springboro
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and PMHNP student with over six years of experience in patient-centered psychiatric care. Passionate about advancing mental health services through holistic, empathetic, and culturally competent approaches. Driven by personal experience as the spouse of a USMC Disabled Veteran, committed to improving patient outcomes and promoting overall well-being within the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical-Surgical/Psychiatric RN
Dayton Veteran Affairs
01.2025 - Current
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Charge Perioperative RN
The Christ Hospital Network
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall surgical service delivery within the facility.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Mentored new perioperative nurses, sharing best practices for optimal patient care and professional development.
Post-Anesthesia Care RN
Kettering Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Recovers 2:1 on a fast-paced recovery unit that turns over 35 inpatient and outpatient surgeries daily
Clinical Instructor-Division of Nursing
Kettering College
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed assigned classes, clinics, and skills components to over 60 students each semester using current information and evidence-based practice in nursing
Medical-Surgical RN
Kettering Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
- RN on a 35-bed med-surg unit with a 6:1 ratio.
Progressive Care Unit RN
Kettering Health
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided exceptional, life-saving care to up to 35 COVID-19 and step-down patients daily
Trauma RN/Charge Nurse/Unit Council President
Kettering Health,
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Charge nurse leader on a 20-bed trauma unit.
- Established unit council to improve patient outcomes and employee satisfaction.
Orthopedic/Trauma Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2018 - 04.2019
- RN at a level 1 Trauma Center who enhanced patient recovery rates by providing immediate and effective trauma care in high-pressure environments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (PMHNP)
Ohio University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kettering College
Kettering, OH07.2018
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Quality improvement
- High level of autonomy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), 10/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/2024
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS), 06/2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 08/2025
Awards
Daisy Award - Recipient of 2 Daisy Awards by providing exceptional care at Kettering Health-SOIN · Apr 2020
National Engaged Leader Award- Issued by Gary Tuerack-The National Society of Leadership and Success · Apr 2018
Affiliations
- ASPAN
- OPANA
- NAMI
- NSLS
Timeline
Medical-Surgical/Psychiatric RN
Dayton Veteran Affairs
01.2025 - Current
Charge Perioperative RN
The Christ Hospital Network
11.2022 - 01.2025
Post-Anesthesia Care RN
Kettering Health
04.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Instructor-Division of Nursing
Kettering College
08.2021 - 08.2022
Medical-Surgical RN
Kettering Health
05.2021 - 04.2022
Progressive Care Unit RN
Kettering Health
02.2020 - 05.2021
Trauma RN/Charge Nurse/Unit Council President
Kettering Health,
04.2019 - 02.2020
Orthopedic/Trauma Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
08.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Nursing (PMHNP)
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Kettering College