Jessica Swanson
Elgin,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3.5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med/Surg, Telemetry, neuro, and ortho specialties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
08.2018 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2018
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Examination
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Procedures
- Epic
- Care Coordination
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elmhurst Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aurora University