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Angela Swanson

Registered Nurse
Johnson City,TN

Summary

Highly motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse offering over 11 years of clinical nursing experience. Skilled and committed to delivering the highest quality of care to diverse populations and all ages.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic RN - Float Pool

Ascension
Racine, WI
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Implemented and monitored patient care plans
  • Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate
  • Served as a primary coordinator in various departments, including but not limited to Primary Care, Cardiology, and Pain Management, for well-coordinated patient care
  • Noted and carried out physician and nursing orders


Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Ascension
Racine, WI
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Scheduled appointments for patients needing examination from provider and consulted directly with provider as needed
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue of care
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition
  • Conducted nurse visits, including blood pressure checks and EKG's
  • Administered COVID-19 vaccines

Registered Nurse, Stress Lab

Advocate Aurora Health St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assessed, prepared, and monitored patients undergoing exercise and pharmacological cardiac stress tests
  • Monitored patient condition throughout cardiac stress testing, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects
  • Obtained IV access and administered medications for cardiac stress testing
  • Administered medications and monitored patients under sedation during transesophageal echocardiograms

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic

Ascension All Saints Hospital
Racine, WI
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Organized and managed care for both pre-operative & post-operative patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery
  • Triaged patient phone calls and collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on plan of care during recovery including explanation of medications, including side effects, as well as discharge needs/follow-up care
  • Accurately documented all interactions of patient care in the electronic medical record

Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept.

AMN Healthcare
Ada, OK , Madison, WI
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including intubation, central line placement and lumbar punctures
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and delivered appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care

Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept.

Advocate Aurora Health Care
Kenosha, WI
07.2012 - 06.2019
  • Triage, primary care, assessment, and monitoring of Emergency Department patients
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care for all ages
  • Closely monitored acute conditions
  • Assessed need for and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
  • Managed venipuncture, IV therapy, & central line care
  • Trained in ultrasound-guided IV insertion
  • Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2017

Associate's Degree In Nursing -

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
12.2011

Paralegal Certificate -

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI
06.1995

Skills

  • Acute & critical care knowledge
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient assessment, monitoring, & intervention
  • Patient & family advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Preceptor
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Team-oriented
  • Triage

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, License number 187318-30, 2012
  • BLS

Accomplishments

Preceptor for Gateway nursing student, April 2018

Daisy Award Nominee, May 2018 & 2019

Timeline

Clinic RN - Float Pool

Ascension
05.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Ascension
06.2020 - 04.2021

Registered Nurse, Stress Lab

Advocate Aurora Health St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic

Ascension All Saints Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept.

AMN Healthcare
03.2019 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse, Emergency Dept.

Advocate Aurora Health Care
07.2012 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate's Degree In Nursing -

Gateway Technical College

Paralegal Certificate -

Carthage College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Carthage College

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