Dionne Pugh-Swinton
Randallstown,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate new-grad RN with a strong foundation in delivering exceptional patient care. Possesses the necessary skills to excel in the field, focusing on providing high-quality care as a new-grad RN. Combines knowledge and passion for nursing, confident in ability to make a positive impact in this role. Eager to pursue career opportunities and contribute to the well-being of patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU/IMC-Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifebridge Health
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient’s vital signs
- Document vital signs and lab results
- Complete wound care procedures and document appropriately
- Monitored, tracked, and relayed patient health changes to the healthcare team
- Administered medications
- Initiate and maintain IVs
- Implement phlebotomy
- Perform and maintain urinary catheterizations
- Delivered updates on patient status to the charge nurse
- Record patient changes in EMR
- Document and provide any changes with acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Nursing Student
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Advocated for and strived to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baltimore Crisis Response Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided ongoing evaluation of medication regime and monitored effectiveness.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Interfaced with social workers and doctors on care management.
- Provided supervision and conducted rounds and assessments of care.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Observed, documented, and helped manage patients’ behavior to ensure physical safety.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifebridge Health
05.2014 - 04.2021
- Assisted with CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Collected and labeled blood samples
- Transferred samples to laboratory
- Monitored patients and reported changes to the primary nurse
- Administered basic wound care
- Insertion of foley catheters
- Transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Technician
Lifebridge Health
05.1996 - 05.2014
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
- Obtained vital signs and reported results to the staff nurse.
- Assisted in implementation of customized care plans, focusing on patient wellness and comfort.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD08.2024
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Community College of Baltimore County
Dundalk, Md12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland06.2011
Skills
- Wound dressing
- Vitals signs recording
- Activities of daily living
- Patient charting
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Time management
- Responsible and dependable
- HIPPA compliance
- Nasal and oral gastric insertion
- Adaptable and flexible
- Critical thinking
- Infection control
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Reporting Documenting
- Therapeutic conversations
- Patient redirection and de-escalation
- Assess and document Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Score
- Assess and document Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol Score
- Cerner
- Epic
- Credible
Certification
- License Practical Nurse, LP55587, 2021, Present
- Basic Life Support, 2022, 2024
Timeline
Nursing Student
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baltimore Crisis Response Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2024
ICU/IMC-Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifebridge Health
04.2021 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifebridge Health
05.2014 - 04.2021
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Technician
Lifebridge Health
05.1996 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
Harford Community College
Certificate - License Practical Nurse
Community College of Baltimore County
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Baltimore