Jane Swafford
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ENT
Dell Children's Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provide pre and post operative education to families and patients.
- Triage patient calls and provide parents and patients with empathetic and sound medical advice
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding
- Preceptor
IMC Registered Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Preceptor to fellows and new graduates
Veterinary Technician
Cypress Creek Pet Care
03.2012 - 09.2018
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Manager
Galaxy Cafe
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2009
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Proficient in Cerner and Compass
- Preventive Healthcare Education
- Exceptional PICC Line care
- Interpreting EKGs and Cardiac monitoring
- Expert Educator for Medication Side Effect
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care and Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Proficient in Pain Management and Therapeutic Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS
- NIH
- Preceptor
- Chosen to be on the magnet hospital committee
- Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse ENT
Dell Children's Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
IMC Registered Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2020 - 06.2023
Veterinary Technician
Cypress Creek Pet Care
03.2012 - 09.2018
Manager
Galaxy Cafe
02.2008 - 02.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Austin Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of Texas At Austin