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Corie Sawatzky

LaBelle,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with almost 5 years of experience 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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Palliative Care Coordinator

Amedisys
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed care via telephone for a wide diversity of patients in Tennessee, Michigan, and New York.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, and hope hospice to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.

Travel Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

CrossMed Health
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed 5-7 patients at a time and was flexible to assist other units in need.

Travel Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Administered and titrated IV drips such as Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Bumex, and Insulin.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided care to postoperative cardiac catheterization patients.
  • Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association Standards.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Trauma Registered Nurse, Surgical Step Down Unit

Lee Health System
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of injuries such as traumatic brain injury, gun shot wounds, and spinal fractures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Lee Health System
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, renal failure, COPD, and other conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Myers, FL
12.2018

Skills

  • Epic, Cerner, and Netsmart Charting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • After-Care Planning
  • Pain Management
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • HIPAA Education
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Phlebotomy Training

Certification

  • Licensed FL Registered Nurse (RN 9505984) - Expiration date 7/2024
  • Licensed MI Registered Nurse (4704407942) - Expiration date 10/2025
  • Licensed NY Registered Nurse (903060-01) - Expiration date 7/2026
  • BLS Certified, American Heart Association - Expiration date 10/2024
  • ACLS Certified, American Heart Association - Expiration date 10/2024
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified, American Heart Association - Expiration date 5/2024
  • Center to Advance Palliative Care Member - Issued 2023

Timeline

Palliative Care Coordinator

Amedisys
06.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

CrossMed Health
11.2022 - 06.2023

Travel Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - 08.2022

Trauma Registered Nurse, Surgical Step Down Unit

Lee Health System
04.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Lee Health System
03.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nova Southeastern University

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