Matthew Swastek
Geneva,IL
Summary
Baccalaureate-prepared nurse with a second bachelor's degree from Lewis University. Experienced emergency room RN with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented and proficient in both routine care and emergency response. Seeking to advance my skills in nursing informatics and clinical IT.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Precept new nurses to the emergency room including new graduate nurses.
- Provided guidance and support to new nurses during their orientation period.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Rush Copley Medical Center
Aurora, IL
07.2016 - 11.2021
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures.
Student Nurse - Adult Surgical Heart Unit (ASHU)
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Worked with patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment.
- Worked with patients on ventilators.
- Worked with patients on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
EMT-Basic
A-TEC Ambulance
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Provided basic life support to patients.
- Assisted paramedics in advance life support patients.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12.2015
EMT-B License - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL08.2013
Skills
- CPR
- Applying orthopedic splints
- Reading/interpreting cardiac strips
- Medical sample collection including phlebotomy
- EMT - Basic
- Emergency protocols and procedures
- Work well under stress
- Have good time management skills
- Experience working in fast pace environment
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Proficient in intravenous (IV) administration
- Proficient in EPIC EHR
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- ENPC certified
- TNCC certified
- ECRN certified
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Rush Copley Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Student Nurse - Adult Surgical Heart Unit (ASHU)
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Rush Copley Medical Center
07.2016 - 11.2021
EMT-Basic
A-TEC Ambulance
01.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Northern Illinois University
EMT-B License - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
College of DuPage
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