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Debra E. Freund-Swain, RN, LMT

Roswell,NM

Summary

Registered Nurse + Psychology Instructor + Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner + Licensed Massage Therapist + Business Owner Dynamic, adaptable real-world health professional + educator offering 9+ years experience facilitating learning about human behavior, science, human anatomy/physiology + a plethora of health-related subjects among my patients and in my community. Proven leader + effective communicator + critical thinker. Hard-working + determined to succeed. Enthusiastically participates at any level. Maintains composure + sense of humor + personal integrity in challenging situations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
Roswell, New Mexico
07.2020 - Current
  • Enthusiastically deliver professional health care to 500+ female and male cadets/students ages 14-22 at New Mexico Military Institute
  • Provide timely + appropriate emergency + chronic care within my scope of practice and according to the New Mexico State Board of Nursing statutes/guidelines and approved Wellpath protocols
  • Actively participate in daily nursing duties including cadet education - medication administration - sick call - troubleshooting
  • Practice therapeutic communication in order to encourage adherence to care plans, suggestions for success, and NMMI Blue Book protocols
  • Communicate effectively with infirmary medical providers, NMMI staff and faculty, and community organizations/businesses involved in caring for cadets
  • Speak with cadets' parents to assuage fears and concerns regarding their cadet's condition/status

Substitute Teacher

Roswell Independent School District
Roswell, New Mexico
01.2017 - Current
  • Follow classroom plans if left by class teacher; if no plans, utilize technology + creative common sense + humor to motivate + encourage excitement about subject
  • Keep students on-task with proactive and unique behavior modification + realistic reinforcement + coping strategies
  • Teach subjects for grades K-12, successfully delivering dynamic teaching + interaction in absence of regular teacher
  • Diversify classroom instruction + utilize interesting group activities to successfully support students' behavioral strengths + weaknesses

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

The Roswell Refuge
Roswell, New Mexico
10.2015 - Current
  • Provide professional + culturally-sensitive + comprehensive forensic exams to male/female victims + offenders in crisis following sexual assault
  • Inform patients about forensic evidence collection, prescribed medications, sexually transmitted infections, community resources
  • Interface with law enforcement + judiciary + testify in court proceedings when required
  • Promote awareness of SANE services through community outreach + fundraising activities/events

Licensed Massage Therapist/Business Owner

Roswell Bodywork Co.
Roswell, New Mexico
10.2009 - Current
  • Provide professional + affordable massage + hydrotherapy services within my scope of practice and according to New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy guidelines/statutes

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
Canon City, Colorado
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Enthusiastically delivered professional health care to approximately 800 incarcerated males ages 18+ at Centennial Correctional Facility during this 8-week contract
  • Provided timely + appropriate emergency + chronic care within my scope of practice and according to the Colorado Department of Corrections and the Colorado State Board of Nursing statutes/guidelines and approved protocols
  • Actively participated in daily nursing duties including patient education - medication administration - sick call - troubleshooting
  • Practiced situational awareness + therapeutic communication in order to encourage/maintain safe environment for all

Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell, New Mexico
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Created + organized + presented original lessons to online students + face-to-face students during ENMUR spring + fall 2019 terms
  • Responded within 24 hours to my students' questions and concerns + encouraged them to work hard + think critically = succeed
  • Graded their submitted assignments in a timely manner + offered constructive criticism + accolades as necessary

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
Hobbs , New Mexico
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Enthusiastically delivered professional healthcare within my scope of practice to approximately 1200 incarcerated males ages 18+ at Lea County Correctional Facility during this 8-week contract
  • Provided timely + appropriate emergency + chronic care according to New Mexico Corrections Department + GEO Group, Inc. + Centurion, Inc. standards/protocols

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
Canon City, Colorado
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Enthusiastically delivered professional healthcare within my scope of practice to approximately 1700 incarcerated males ages 18+ at Fremont Correctional Facility
  • Provided timely + appropriate emergency + chronic care according to Colorado Department of Corrections and Colorado State Board of Nursing protocols

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Walden University
2018

Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts and Sciences, concentration Science

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell
2014

Associate of Science - Cardiopulmonary Technology

Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, Florida
1990

Skills

  • Trained/fluent culturally competent, therapeutic communicator
  • Command of the spoken written English language
  • Poised/accomplished public speaker/presenter
  • Hands-on experience with human cadavers participation in NMOMI Death Investigator Level I course
  • Hands-on participation with live human medical models hundreds of victimized individuals/patients/students in crisis
  • Trauma-informed experienced enthusiastic professional willing and able to go that extra mile to ensure my patients' and students' growth success
  • Extensive knowledge comprehension of human behavior science/biology human anatomy/physiology pathophysiology

objective

Seeking to utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience in a dynamic environment that offers a consistent opportunity to inspire, motivate, and educate patients, students, clients, and community members.

Licenses and Certifications

  • State of New Mexico Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license #RN-79922
  • New Mexico Coalition for Sexual Assault Programs Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
  • State of New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy Massage Therapy license #6423
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support + Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
07.2020 - Current

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
05.2020 - 07.2020

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
05.2019 - 07.2019

Adjunct Psychology Instructor

Eastern New Mexico University
12.2018 - 12.2019

Travel Corrections Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services
08.2017 - 10.2018

Substitute Teacher

Roswell Independent School District
01.2017 - Current

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)

The Roswell Refuge
10.2015 - Current

Licensed Massage Therapist/Business Owner

Roswell Bodywork Co.
10.2009 - Current

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts and Sciences, concentration Science

Eastern New Mexico University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University

Associate of Science - Cardiopulmonary Technology

Santa Fe Community College

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