Kristina Swiger
Massillon,OH
Summary
Licensed nursing professional prepared for demands of home care roles. Expertise in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring, ensuring optimal patient well-being. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on delivering patient-centered care with empathy and precision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sprenger
Massillon, OH
03.2016 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health status and documented findings accurately.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Sprenger
02.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance staff competency and skills.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve service delivery and compliance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for nursing staff under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts including interviewing prospective nursing candidates and providing feedback on selection decisions.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Altercare of Nobles Pond
Canton, OH
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance staff competency and skills.
- Managed scheduling and allocation of nursing resources for efficient operations.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Contracted as ADON
LPN Charge Nurse
IntelyCare
Massillon, OH
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards during all assignments.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.
LPN Field Nurse
Complete Healthcare Services
Massillon, OH
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to clinical teams.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
LPN Office Nurse
My OBGYN
Massillon, OH
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Administered patient assessments and recorded vital signs efficiently.
- Assisted healthcare providers during examinations and procedures, ensuring patient comfort.
- Educated patients on prenatal care, enhancing their understanding of health practices.
LPN Charge Nurse
Altercare of Nobles Pond
Canton, OH
08.2014 - 03.2016
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health status and documented findings accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and wellbeing.
LPN Field Nurse
ASAP Home Health
Wadsworth, OH
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to clinical teams.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Taught STNA classes
LPN Field Nurse
Sweet Serenity Home Care
Canton, OH
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to clinical teams.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Caring for pediatric patients in their homes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Canton, OH
05.2009 - 06.2011
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals to address concerns.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN Charge Nurse
Legends Care Center
Massillon, OH
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care protocols and safety standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health status and documented findings accurately.
Education
LPN Nursing - Nursing
Brown Mackie College
North Canton, OH11.2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
- Wound care
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- CPR/AED
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Altercare of Nobles Pond
09.2022 - 02.2023
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Sprenger
02.2022 - 06.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
IntelyCare
01.2021 - 12.2021
LPN Charge Nurse
Sprenger
03.2016 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Complete Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 03.2016
LPN Office Nurse
My OBGYN
12.2015 - 02.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Altercare of Nobles Pond
08.2014 - 03.2016
LPN Field Nurse
ASAP Home Health
08.2011 - 08.2014
LPN Field Nurse
Sweet Serenity Home Care
06.2011 - 10.2012
LPN Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
05.2009 - 06.2011
LPN Charge Nurse
Legends Care Center
01.2009 - 05.2009
LPN Nursing - Nursing
Brown Mackie College