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Amanda Swiggum

La Farge

Summary

Dedicated RN with a proven track record at Vernon Memorial Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and geriatric care, promoting effective disease management and lifestyle changes for improved patient well-being.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

RN

Vernon Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Education

Nursing

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
04-2024

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Geriatric care
  • Health promotion
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Team coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Infection control measures
  • Professional bedside manner
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Wound care
  • Emotional awareness
  • Family education
  • Intravenous therapy
  • ADL assistance
  • Diabetes management
  • IV setup

Timeline

RN

Vernon Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Nursing

Western Technical College