Derek Swain
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with over four years of experience caring for patients within both rural and geriatric settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of critical care treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Cerner use with proven history of efficient and effective triage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines when handling and disposing of biohazardous materials to maintain a safe environment in the ICU.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Upheld ethical standards within the CVIU nursing profession by adhering to established guidelines for patient privacy, confidentiality, informed consent procedures while delivering compassionate high-quality care at all times.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating with referring physicians, providing regular updates on patient conditions and treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension St. Thomas West
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Methodist South Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
SERVER
La Potosina
02.2018 - 12.2019
DISHWASHER
The Spot
06.2011 - 01.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2019
Associate of Science General Studies -
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN12.2017
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Examination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Tracheostomy Care
- Compassionate Care
- Policy Adherence
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- IV setup
- Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Cardiac monitors
- Equipment Sterilization
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Treatment Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Advocacy
- Vitals monitoring
- Chart management
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2020-Current
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification, 2020-Current
- NIHSS Certification, 2020-Current
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Ascension St. Thomas West
10.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Methodist South Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2021
SERVER
La Potosina
02.2018 - 12.2019
DISHWASHER
The Spot
06.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of North Alabama
Associate of Science General Studies -
Jackson State Community College