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Education
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Certification
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Chelsea Swick

Chelsea Swick

Vincennes,IN
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Supervisor

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Vincennes, IN
01.2015 - Current
  • Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
  • Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
  • Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
  • Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
  • Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
  • Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
  • Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
  • Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Vincennes, IN
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

Registered Nurse

Union Memorial Hospital
Terre Haute, IN
11.2012 - 04.2013
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.

Registered Nurse

Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville, IN
09.2011 - 10.2012
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakeview College of Nursing, Danville, IL
12.2010

Skills

  • Patient Services Coordination
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Job Performance Evaluations
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • Employee Supervision
  • Epic Systems
  • Decision Making
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Staff Mentoring and Coaching
  • Codes Compliance
  • Facility Oversight
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Organizational Goal Development
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Problem Identification
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Nursing Operations Management
  • Time Management
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication

Certification

  • BLS Training - 2023
  • PALS Training-2023
  • ACLS Training-2022
  • AEGIS Training-2022

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse - Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
04.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse - Union Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse - Deaconess Midtown Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2012
Lakeview College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

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