Denise Marie Swain
Riverview,FL
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 12 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Travel Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Tampa, FL
10.2013 - 02.2024
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
RN Floor Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Sarasota, FL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
RN Floor Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Tampa , FL
08.2015 - 04.2024
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
- Managed patient care plans and provided necessary medical treatments to patients in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Tampa
Tampa, FL12-2011
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Ventilator management
- Direct Patient Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Student Precepting
- Trauma recovery
- Chronic Disease Management
- Safety Protocols
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Medication Administration
- Task Prioritization
- Patient and family advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
RN Floor Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
RN Floor Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
08.2015 - 04.2024
RN Travel Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2013 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College - Tampa