Cathy Swiger
Palisade,CO
Summary
Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Columbine Caregivers, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Adept at conducting thorough assessments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Columbine Caregivers
Grand Junction, CO
04.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN
Professional Case Management
NM & CO
10.2010 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
RN
Strive/MDS
Grand Junction, CO
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and improving safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Durango, COSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Licensed RN
Certification
- Licensed RN
- BLS
Timeline
RN
Columbine Caregivers
04.2019 - Current
RN
Strive/MDS
09.2015 - 03.2019
RN
Professional Case Management
10.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College