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PAUL SWISHER

Derby,KS

Summary

to obtain a nursing position within the hospital network. To be a valued team lead in an environment that promotes autonomy while providing excellent patient care. To be an integral member and promotor of a team that excels in the patients’ experience and well-being.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Kansas Heart Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Sterile procedures, heart catheterazations, pacemakers, svt and afib ablations, team work, renal denervazation,

ICU Nurse Manager

William Newton Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2023

Cardiovascular Lab Staff RN

Wesley Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Work in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit/Assistant Nurse Manager (August 2015 – Present)
  • IABP, Hypothermia’s, Central lines, Arterial Lines, Ventilators, Bipaps, Cpap, Heated HI Flow NC, EKG – taking and reading, Starting IV’s, assisting with Cardio versions, TEE’s, cardiac medications and drips (initiation and titration), Drains (ICP, JP, etc.), pacemaker placement and care
  • HERT Team – Hospital Emergency Response Team
  • SWAT Team – Skin and Wound Assessment Team
  • Precept new staff nurses and student nurses

Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nursing Manager

Via Christi St Francis
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Promote a TEAM first unit, Building of team, managerial duties, discipline, Level 1 Trauma Unit, Pre and Post surgical patients

RN, BSN

Wesley Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2017
  • Critical Care Unit – CICU – Critical Care Nursing

CMA and CNA

Winfield Rest Haven Long Term Care Facility
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • Assess vital signs, provide necessities, mobilize patients, and assist with toiletry and bedside care.

Office/Store Manager

Winfield Iron & Metal
01.2001 - 08.2011
  • Assist customers, manage accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and manage all day to day business.

Accounting, Safety Manager, Shipping and Receiving Manager and Production Supervisor

Kan-Pak, LLC
02.1997 - 11.2000
  • Managed employees, scheduled and managed shipments and deliveries, accounts payable, accounts receivable and safety planning.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
05.2013

Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
06.2011

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.1996

Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
05.1995

Skills

    Team work, critical thinking, sterile technique, multiple years of critical care experience

Certification

  • ACLS/BLS
  • NIH
  • CRRT/IMPELLA/IABP
  • SWAT (Skin Wound Assessment Team) Representative
  • KRONOS – Payroll/Time Keeping

Timeline

RN

Kansas Heart Hospital
11.2023 - Current

ICU Nurse Manager

William Newton Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2023

Cardiovascular Lab Staff RN

Wesley Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2021

Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nursing Manager

Via Christi St Francis
02.2017 - 12.2017

RN, BSN

Wesley Medical Center
06.2013 - 01.2017

CMA and CNA

Winfield Rest Haven Long Term Care Facility
01.2011 - 05.2013

Office/Store Manager

Winfield Iron & Metal
01.2001 - 08.2011

Accounting, Safety Manager, Shipping and Receiving Manager and Production Supervisor

Kan-Pak, LLC
02.1997 - 11.2000

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Southwestern College

Cowley County Community College

Kansas State University

Cowley County Community College
PAUL SWISHER