Heidi Swirbalus
Hingham,Massachusetts
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience at South Shore Hospital, excelling in patient education and collaborative care planning. Proven track record in advocating for patient safety and managing medication administration, ensuring optimal outcomes. Committed to enhancing recovery through effective communication and individualized care strategies.
Experienced with patient care management, delivering compassionate and efficient nursing services. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast-paced environments. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
South Shore Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and hospital standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management strategies.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-acuity medical-surgical settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing adherence to treatment protocols and recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
Registered Nurse
CareOne Weymouth
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed medication administration processes, maintaining accuracy in dosages and schedules for optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH01-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA01-2016
Skills
- Patient education
- Advocate for patient safety initiatives
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Collaborative care planning
- Family education
Timeline
Staff Nurse
South Shore Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
CareOne Weymouth
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rivier University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College