Kent Swan

Completed physicals for donor eligibility by following company SOP to assure donors plasma was safe for our recipients and for the donor themselves.

Monitored, assessed, and treated donors having emergent and non-emergent reactions to the donation process.

Monitored vaccination and infection control programs to keep staff and donors safe.

Worked closely with the center provider, and Mayo occupational health for positive results of HIV, Hep C, Hep B, and Syphilis tests.

Worked closely with managers and Quality team to assure donors were safe while under our care.

Determine donor eligibility for plasma donation.

Monitor and assess donor reactions during and after plasma donation.

Monitor and assess employee exposures and reactions.

Assist management and facility provider in determining medical conditions to assure eligibility.

Work closely with other RN's and phlebotomists to assure safety for our donors during plasma donation.

Educated staff on infection control and monitored facility protocols to assure proper infection control measures were followed.

Worked closely with County health department and Occupation Health at Gunderson on reporting employee exposures and with donor labs that were positive for HIV, Hep C, Hep B, Syphilis, and other deferred diseases.

Counseled staff and donors on positive lab tests received from routine blood tests and exposures.

Monitor and administer vaccinations for staff vaccination program.

• Worked as RPM nurse (Remote patient Monitor) for 24/7 monitoring program for heart failure, woman health, diabetic, and complex care patients in multiple states.
• Completed welcome calls inbound and outbound to enroll, educate, and monitor complex care patients.
• Monitored patients who would complete daily biometrics and health assessment survey questions to monitor for changes in patient condition.
• Educate patient on chronic conditions, diet, activity, symptoms, and assess patient via zoom call or by audio call.
• Based on patient biometrics, symptoms, or change in condition that was above or below parameters set by patient provider-patient would be transferred to a clinic for further assessment or escalated to emergency services.
• Educated patient on benefits of the program and assist in providing preventive care guidelines provided by the provider based on program patient was enrolled in.
• Maintained continuity of care by managing good working relationships with multiple clinics across the country along with the nurses and providers who cared for these patients.
• Acknowledged patient's rights on confidentiality issues, and followed HIPPA guidelines and recommendations.

• Prepared reports highlighting important information such as the N95 respiratory program.
• Administered vaccinations to new employees coming into the facility.
• Drew lab work in the Employee health department for new employees, exposure incidents, and hospital staff.
• Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
• Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision- making skills and expert knowledge while supervising COVID 19 triage center.
• Worked with managers to address problems such as noncompliance issues with the respiratory program., 2022 home.
• Carried out high-quality in the homecare setting with little oversight.
• Worked with managers and other health care disciplines to plan, organize, and implement patient care for our patients.
• Assessed and assisted in the care of patients in their home by assessment, Vital signs, and care of wounds in the patient home.
• Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
• Consulted with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
• Worked closely with infection control and occupational health with employee and patient exposures.
• Educated staff on infection control policies and assisted hospital units train new employees.

• Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support.
• Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
• Taught new employees important procedures such as cell savers and lasers in the operating room.
• Worked closely as a preceptor in training new staff on infection control in the operating room.
• Worked with hospital units on proper infection control measures with isolation policies, endoscopy scope cleaning, and employee infection control training.
• Performed audits in the operating room and hospital units for correct preventive infection control measures.

• Performed Homecare/Hospice duties as an on-call RN caring for the patients in their.
• Assisted in the operating room as a OR nurse.
• Educated family/patients on OR procedures.
• Provided OR support as Laser and Cell saver nurse and educated staff on the use and safety for both.
• Precepted new registered nurses.
• Belonged to a variety of councils and staff development committees.
• Assisted trainers in preventive infection control measures in the operating room.
• Worked closely with Occupational health with employee exposures to infectious diseases.
• Assisted in isolation policy training for MRSA, TB, and other infectious diseases that prevented the spread of the disease.

• Reserves/Army reserves - La Crosse, Wi, I belonged to a field hospital unit based out of La Crosse, WI.
• Trained in many different areas while deployed for military field exercises.
• Worked as Brig medic for USS John F. Kennedy and cared for sailors in the ship jail.
• In the year 2000, I transferred to the US Army as a Nurse Corps officer gaining a commission.
• Stayed with the same Navy unit providing the same skill set.
• Worked as a preventive medicine corpsman administering, and monitoring vaccinations to new shipmates coming aboard the ship.
• Maintained medical, vaccination, and health records of over 3000 crew members.
• Trained in IV therapy and phlebotomy as a hospital corpsman.

• Fielded calls on the CDC Clinician Information Line as a weekend only RN.
• Evaluated military physical exams to profile military members for deployment status.
• Traveled to multiple sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa to assist in physicals, lab draws, and health assessments for our military.
• Coordinated appointments with our military reserves to complete physicals exams in their own community.

• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Worked as a Preventative Medicine Corpsman on the John F.
• Worked closely with the galley's to train sailors on infection control, cleanliness, and PPE usage to prevent spread of diseases.
• Worked closely with sailors and the Virginia health department for STD training and reporting.
• Kennedy monitoring new sailors coming to the ship.
• Managed sailor's health records for immunizations and health conditions.
• Promoted positive work environment with professional and supportive attitude toward department staff and new ideas.

• Worked on a medical unit assessing medical patients by assessing vital signs, medication administration, and wound care.
• Managed a workload of 5 to 8 patients alongside the nurse Corps officers routinely.