Anthony Swink
Guston,KY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health Hardin, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and educate patients, fostering adherence to care plans. Skilled in critical care and compassionate patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
Elizabethtown, KY
09.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify health issues and prioritize interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence to care guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College
Louisville, KY03.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Performing ekgs
- Emergency response
- Emergency care
Certification
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
09.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spencerian College