Cynthia Swift BSN,RN,AMB-BC

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk or complex patients.
• Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
• Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Manage a Primary Care Team consisting of 1200 veteran patients
• Developed and implemented systems for safe administration of FDA Emergency Use Authorization COVID vaccine within Primary Care
• Ensured compliance with current OSHA and CLIA regulations
• Proficient and trained in women's care including breast exams/Pap Smears and family planning.
• Assisted with collection of specimens during female examinations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis ,prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Precepted staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, available resources of each patient connected to optimal providers.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Worked PRN (as needed) for high paced trauma hospitals in the West Chester Ohio Area.