Kelly Szwec
Registered Nurse
Acworth,GA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, specializing in high-risk pregnancy management and maternal health. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in fetal monitoring and patient education, fostering a supportive environment for families during labor and delivery.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Monitored high-risk patients, ensuring optimal fetal and maternal health through continuous assessment.
- Educated patients on managing complications, enhancing understanding of treatment options, and self-care strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols, improving patient outcomes in high-risk antepartum care settings.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined communication processes among healthcare providers, enhancing response times to patient needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient histories and clinical progress.
- Reduced complications for high-risk pregnancies with thorough assessments and individualized care plans.
- Implemented appropriate interventions in response to fetal distress or maternal complications during antepartum care.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by delivering exceptional bedside manner while addressing concerns and answering questions about high-risk pregnancies.
- Enhanced patient care by closely monitoring high-risk antepartum patients and providing timely interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to inform decision-making processes in the management of high-risk pregnancies.
- Decreased patient anxiety through clear communication of medical information, treatment plans, and addressing uncertainties related to high-risk pregnancy situations.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort during hospital stays.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Managed patients with preexisting conditions: cardiac, respiratory, renal, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, mental health disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, and substance abuse.
- Managed patients who were experiencing hyperemesis, placenta problems, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, infections, as well as intrauterine fetal demise, oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, intrauterine growth restriction, infants with cardiac and medical conditions
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.1999 - 03.2017
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to ensure safety during labor.
- Mentored junior nurses on labor support techniques and emergency protocols.
- Evaluated patient conditions and adjusted care plans based on clinical assessments.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring compassionate support throughout the birthing process.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
10.1993 - 07.1999
- Triage patients efficiently to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Administer medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Mentor junior staff by providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify critical health issues in emergency situations.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chula Vista Hospital
08.1991 - 08.1993
- Monitored patient vital signs and detected changes in condition to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.1989
Skills
Maternal health
Accomplishments
Three Daisy awards
Certification
Registered Nurse license in Georgia # RN111513, expires 1/27.
- BLS certification, expires 8/26
- ACLS certification, expires 4/27
- NRP certification, expires 1/26
Timeline
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.1999 - 03.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
10.1993 - 07.1999
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chula Vista Hospital
08.1991 - 08.1993
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College