Brooke Swaney
Brandon,MS
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in surgical and in-patient nursing care of the pediatric population. Skilled in prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality patient care. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and develop new skills as a medical professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN I - Transplant Circulator
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2024 - Current
- Prepares the operating room for renal transplants, including instrumentation, special equipment, and other materials needed.
- Assists anesthesia with the induction and emergence of patients in the operating room for the transplant procedure.
- Performs preparation and case planning for the transplant procedure for each individual patient.
- Adheres to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintains thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Verifies the correct identification of the patient before beginning the procedure, including UNOS ID verification, donor and recipient blood types, and organ check-in.
- Performs timeout and organ verification with the transplanting surgeon, per hospital protocol.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
11.2021 - Current
- Assists in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Ensures proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Builds relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Prepares operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Stocks clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assists anesthesia with induction and emergence of patients in the operating room.
- Maintains aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records of patient care activities.
- Verifies correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
- Provides assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
RN II, 4 Children's Pediatric Unit, Charge Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2017 - 10.2021
- Served as the night shift charge nurse, responsible for creating patient assignments for the staff, and assisting nurses with assignments and tasks during the shift.
- Counted narcotics per policy.
- Ensured the code cart was properly working, and sealed each shift.
- Assisted with staff scheduling for the unit.
- Assisted with coaching and staff evaluations.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for staff.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse, 4 Children's Pediatric Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2015 - 10.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients in pediatric population.
- Proficient clinical skills and knowledge regarding peritoneal dialysis, diabetes, and many other patient conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2013
High School Diploma -
Wesson Attendance Center
Wesson, MS05-2011
Skills
- Inspires and encourages team members
- Emotionally intelligent
- Makes informed and timely decisions
- Easily adapts to changing circumstances in the clinical setting
- Identifies and resolves issues efficiently
- Prioritizes needs, and advocates for patients
- Eager to learn and grow
Certification
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
- Professional Development Program participant
- Daisy Award recipient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN I - Transplant Circulator
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
11.2021 - Current
RN II, 4 Children's Pediatric Unit, Charge Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, 4 Children's Pediatric Unit
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.2015 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Wesson Attendance Center
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