Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Ebony Swift

Racine,WI

Summary

Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, med/surg, mental health and rehabilitation. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

RN

CareRev
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided care up to 6 patients at level I 938 bed hospital in multiple specialties including acute, med-surg, ED boarder, cardiac, oncology, and neuro.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

RN

MedMasa Staffing - Travel RN
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Administered care to five patients in a 63 bed acute care setting.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
  • Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
  • Contract began July 2022 and ended in September 2022.

RN

Summit Medical Staffing - Travel
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed care from admission to discharge at St. Vincent Green Bay, level II trauma, 256 bed facility.
  • Floated between multiple medical floors providing direct patient care up to seven patients on stroke, cardiac, COVID, surgical, neurology, GI and acute care units.
  • Participated in rapid response calls, discharge planning and patient teaching regarding prognosis, treatment and lifestyle changes.
  • Quickly assessed patients with rapid changes in status and treated appropriately.
  • Managed array of acute care patients including patients on dialysis, receiving blood transfusions, exhibiting stroke-like symptoms, acute MI, heparin drips, post cardiac cath, and other conditions.
  • Contract began 12-6-21 and ended 3-5-22. Extension from 3-6-22 - 6-3-22.

RN

Aya Healthcare - Travel
09.2021 - Current
  • Delivered care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion at St. Petersburg General Hospital, 215 bed facility.
  • Floated between medical, med-surg, and med tele units.
  • Reported to rapid response, code blue and stroke alert calls.
  • Contract 9-18-2021 - 11-18-22.

Supervisory Nurse

Racine County Jail
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Managed care for 876 bed correctional facility.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
  • Recruited and trained staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Performed health assessments, CIWA, COWS, and C-SSRS screenings.
  • Assessed and treated those with unstable DM, HTN, complicated alcohol/substance withdrawal, post surgery, acute MI, acute stroke, accidental falls with head injuries, extensive wound care, and performed phlebotomy.
  • Reported to all medical emergency calls.

Registered Nurse

Alliance Staffing
04.2018 - Current
  • Worked at multiple locations including Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab, 40 bed LTACH. Provided care to patients with TBI, complex wound care, behavioral health, central lines, Peg tubes, trachs, and post surgical.
  • Worked at 990 bed correctional facility in Milwaukee County Jail's intake, infirmary, substance withdrawal, and mental health units.
  • Responded to codes and emergency calls at each facility.

Registered Nurse

Southern Wisconsin Center
08.2008 - 03.2018
  • Floated to all units, caring for up to 30 patients with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, behavioral health diagnoses and those with acute medical conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

Lakeview Specialty Hospital And Rehab
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Specialty Hospital and Rehab, 40 bed LTACH. Provided care to patients with TBI, performed complex wound care, behavioral health, central lines, Peg tubes, trachs, and post surgical.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
2016

Skills

  • Nominated for top 10 nurse of 2022 in Racine County
  • EPIC charting
  • Meditech charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • High level of autonomy
  • Precepting
  • Direct patient care
  • Physical assessments

Certification

  • BLS certified
  • ACLS certified
  • NIHSS certified

Timeline

RN

CareRev
09.2022 - Current

RN

MedMasa Staffing - Travel RN
07.2022 - 09.2022

RN

Summit Medical Staffing - Travel
12.2021 - 06.2022

RN

Aya Healthcare - Travel
09.2021 - Current

Supervisory Nurse

Racine County Jail
11.2019 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse

Alliance Staffing
04.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lakeview Specialty Hospital And Rehab
01.2016 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse

Southern Wisconsin Center
08.2008 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Gateway Technical College
Ebony Swift