Patti Swint
Nolensville,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented CRNA with 17 years experience of providing quality care to patients within inpatient and outpatient facilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNA
Forefront Anesthesia
Nashville, TN
04.2023 - Current
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
Staff RN
St. Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and surgical procedure.
- Conferred with surgeons to devise coordinated treatment approaches
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels in OR and treatment rooms to meet patient loads.
- Assessed and documented in electronic record, physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other lab specimens.
- Performed 12 lead EKG testing.
Staff CRNA
Various Clinics-see Attached Sheet For Sites
West And Middle Tennessee
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Manage anesthetics for conscious sedation during office procedures.
- Obtained medical histories and informed consent from patients before anesthesia administration.
- Administered post anesthesia care and medications to assist with full recovery.
- Calibrated, tested, monitored, and cleaned anesthesia equipment.
- Ordered supplies, equipment.
- Set up emergency equipment and ran mock codes to ensure all personnel in clinic responsive and competent in emergencies.
Staff CRNA
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Developed anesthesia care plan for adult and geriatric ASA I-ASA IV patients.
- Surgery specialties include orthopedic, ENT, general, trauma, plastic, robotic, dentistry, and opthalmic.
- Performed complete medical history and ensure all medical test and labs of patient be verified before anesthesia administered.
- Started IVs, arterial lines. Monitored central lines
Staff CRNA
St. Thomas West Hospital
Nashville, TN
12.2001 - 08.2008
- Administered and maintained anesthesia for vascular, general, neurology, gynecology, orthopedics, urology, ENT, plastics, and pediatric surgeries.
- Floated between main operating room, radiology suite and out patient surgery center.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologist to develop anesthetic plan of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
Staff CRNA
Henry County Medical Center
Paris, TN
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Administered anesthesia to pediatric, adult, and geriatric ASA I-ASA IV patients.
- Administered, dosed and monitored epidural and spinal anesthesia for OB patients.
- Performed Regional Anesthesia when appropriate.
- Insertion of central lines when unable to obtain IV access.
- Responded hospital wide to all emergencies by providing airway management, administration of emergency fluids and drugs, and using BLS and ACLS techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Madison, TN11.2001
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
Bachelor of Health Science
Joliet, IL07.1989
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05.1983
Skills
- Active Listening
- Medical Equipment
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Clinical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adapts to differing personalities
- Excellent Bedside Manner
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Epic and Cerner Software Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Mentoring of college students and RNs interested in a career as a CRNA. Have mentored 4 that are now successfully practicing as a nurse anesthetist.
Timeline
CRNA
Forefront Anesthesia
04.2023 - Current
Staff RN
St. Thomas Midtown
10.2018 - 05.2022
Staff CRNA
Various Clinics-see Attached Sheet For Sites
06.2014 - 07.2016
Staff CRNA
Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2008 - 04.2009
Staff CRNA
Henry County Medical Center
09.2005 - 12.2006
Staff CRNA
St. Thomas West Hospital
12.2001 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Bachelor of Science - Health Arts
Bachelor of Health Science
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union University