Cortni Sweigart
Ephrata,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate LPN 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. Seeking fulltime employment at a health care facility closer to the ephrata area.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
LGHP Infectious Diseases
Lancaster, PA
07.2019 - Current
- Triage LPN in Infectious Disease office
- Prior authorize and price IV antibiotics for home usage.
- Secure home pharmacy and nursing services for home IV therapy.
- Arrange and schedule PICC placement/other IR procedures.
- Educate Pt's on PICC maintenance and care.
- Administer travel medicine vaccines and administer IM treatment for STDs
- Assist with wound vac removals and complicated dressing changes
- Room patients for appointments
- Manage IV patients weekly labs
- Works closely with office and hospital providers
- Office validator for annual skills competencies
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based clinical educational programs for nursing staff.
- Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
Nurse Supervisor
Country Meadows Of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
08.2008 - 03.2019
- LPN in PC setting for 10 plus years.
- Responsible for medication and treatment administration.
- Oversaw personal care/medication associates on duty.
- Worked closely with pharmacies and primary care providers.
- Rounded weekly with facility medical director.
- Developed strong rapor with resident families.
- Ensured orders were worked through the tier system and implemented in a timely manner.
- Strong focus and skills obtained in the building's dementia & hospice settings.
- One of the nurse mentors for a period, responsible for holding monthly clinical care trainings to the direct care coworkers to enhance/ refresh their skills.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
05-2026
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
08.2008
High School Diploma -
Warwick Senior High School
06.2007
Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Detailed oriented
- Organized
- Reliable
- Ability to work strongly independently and as a team
Accomplishments
Administered Covid vaccines during the pandemic, at the community vaccination clinic.
Nurse clinical educator for 10 years at ECF; taught all clinical skills classes for new hires & all refresher courses for existing hires.
Current preceptor & validator for my current LGH position.
Timeline
Practice Nurse
LGHP Infectious Diseases
07.2019 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Country Meadows Of Lancaster
08.2008 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Warwick Senior High School
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