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Bridget Swiggett

Waverly,OH

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, case management and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Dedicated SANE-trained Registered Nurse specializing in working with victims of sexual assault. Cooperative team member with strong sense of compassion and professionalism in tense situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Analytical and strategic case manager with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager

Adena Home Care
05.2016 - 06.2022
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
  • Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
  • Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.

Forensic Nurse Examiner

Adena Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
  • Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
  • Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
  • Executed and enforced established medical procedures to maintain orderly environment.

Patient Care Coordinator

Adena Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2016
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.

Staff Nurse

Adena Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Provides direct patient care and services in assigned unit, and works collaboratively with other care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Monitor patients throughout shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Patient Care Associate

Adena Regional Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2011
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Chillicothe, OH
07.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Chillicothe, OH
07.2013

Skills

  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Excellent organizational & leadership skills
  • Supervisory & Management skills
  • Patient Assessments
  • Progress Evaluation
  • Medical Screening
  • Home Visits
  • Staff Management
  • Data Collection

Timeline

Forensic Nurse Examiner

Adena Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2021

Case Manager

Adena Home Care
05.2016 - 06.2022

Patient Care Coordinator

Adena Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2016

Staff Nurse

Adena Regional Medical Center
10.2013 - 01.2014

Patient Care Associate

Adena Regional Medical Center
02.2009 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Bridget Swiggett