Debra Swistek
Chandler
Summary
Desire a RN position where my vast experience, education, and skills will be utilized to optimize positive patient care outcomes, through my leadership and development, while coaching a team that collectively executes a plan of care and learning requirements for patients, families, and stakeholders, to further facilitate a positive, collaborative team environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cerebral Palsy and Spinal Bifida, RN Program Coordinator
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Minute Clinic RN
CVS Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
Triage RN
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients' conditions to healthcare providers.
- Educated families on disease management, treatment options, and post-discharge care plans.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety and improve clinical practices within the department.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices, policies, and hospital procedures to ensure quality care.
- Developed training materials for staff development programs focused on evidence-based nursing practices.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in patient flow and resource allocation across units.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Hospice RN
AdvisaCare Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pediatric RN
Thrive Pediatrics
01.2018 - 01.2019
Banner Gateway
Medical/ Surgical Oncology RN
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administer chemotherapeutic agents as well as iron and hydration infusions to cancer and hematology patients.
Infusion RN Arizona Oncology Associates
01.2017 - 01.2017
Preceptorship/ Capstone
Scottsdale Osborne
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Documented objective and subjective data relating to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes.
- Assessed condition of patients, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests as needed in conjunction with monitorization of labs variances
- Effectively communicated nursing care provided with the appropriate health care team members assuming care for the respective clients
Bookseller/ Customer Service Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted in opening 4 million-dollar Gilbert store hiring and developing 100 employees
- Assisted District Manager by acting as Store Manager interim in underperforming, unmanaged Las Vegas market
General Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Selected to coordinate and managed the opening a 11 million- dollar store overseeing 150 employees
- Developed, mentored and promoted multiple Assistant Managers to General Managers and several booksellers/department heads to full management positions
Assistant Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Promote to Field Training Manager for UT., MT., WA., and WY. Markets
Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.1991 - 01.2000
Assistant Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.1991 - 01.1991
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Northern Arizona University
01.2017
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Scottsdale Community College
01.2016
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Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
01.1989
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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL01.1987
Certification
- Registered Nurse: Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Renewal Issued: 03/2024
Timeline
Cerebral Palsy and Spinal Bifida, RN Program Coordinator
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Minute Clinic RN
CVS Health
01.2022 - 01.2024
Triage RN
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Hospice RN
AdvisaCare Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2020
Pediatric RN
Thrive Pediatrics
01.2018 - 01.2019
Banner Gateway
Medical/ Surgical Oncology RN
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administer chemotherapeutic agents as well as iron and hydration infusions to cancer and hematology patients.
Infusion RN Arizona Oncology Associates
01.2017 - 01.2017
Preceptorship/ Capstone
Scottsdale Osborne
11.2016 - 12.2016
Bookseller/ Customer Service Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble
01.2015 - 01.2016
General Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2008 - 01.2010
General Manager
Barnes & Noble
01.2001 - 01.2008
Assistant Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.2000 - 01.2001
Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.1991 - 01.2000
Assistant Store Manager
B. Dalton Booksellers
01.1991 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Scottsdale Community College
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Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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Lewis University