Connie Swofford
Registered Nurse
Killeen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Veterans Administration Hospital Central Texas
Temple, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Temple , Texas
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Student Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital Central Texas
Temple, Texas
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindly Care
Florence, TX
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05.2021
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Operational Standards
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Patient Examination
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Pain Management Techniques
Certification
- BCLS current through June 2023
- ACLS current through September 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Veterans Administration Hospital Central Texas
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
Student Nurse
Veteran's Administration Hospital Central Texas
05.2020 - 05.2021
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindly Care
11.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
BLS certified through June 2023
ALS certified through September 2022
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