Kimberly Swift
Redwood Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, excelling in staff development and performance management. Proven ability to implement effective training programs and enhance team productivity. Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Supervisor
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
05.2005 - 05.2025
- Achieved higher productivity levels by monitoring performance metrics and providing regular feedback to team members.
- Facilitated ongoing professional development opportunities for team members, fostering an environment of growth and learning within the unit.
- Discussed staff development and training needs and provided schedule of continuing education opportunities.
- Delivered consistent results by setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for their performance.
- Served as the Stroke Coordinator from 2013 until 2017. I helped develop protocols and oversaw the program through initial certification and recertification during which time I was responsible for data collection and quality improvement for the program.
Assistant Director
Mendocino Community College, Nursing Program
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues between students.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development.
- Served as the director of the simulation program. Developed simulation scenarios to augment concepts taught in theory for students at all levels of the program.
Registered Nurse
Queen of the Valley Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2004
Education
MSN - Nurse Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2013
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA2001
Skills
- Mentoring
- Documentation review
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Policy implementation
- Records management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Data entry
Accomplishments
2 time Daisy Award winner
Certification
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Assistant Director
Mendocino Community College, Nursing Program
01.2017 - 01.2021
Unit Supervisor
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
05.2005 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Queen of the Valley Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Hospital
05.2001 - 09.2004
MSN - Nurse Education
Walden University
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Harrisburg Area Community College
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