Peggy Swaim
Waverly,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Patient Care Coordinator
Adena Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided support and guidance to patients and families to navigate healthcare systems.
- Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
- Supported patients with necessary care during end-of-life phases by coordinating hospice care.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients and medical staff.
- Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
National Church Residences
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH06.2017
Skills
- Documentation
- Administrative Supervision
- Time Management
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Improve Patient Care
- Organization and Time Management
- Reliability and Dedication
- Punctual and Hardworking
- Educate Patients
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Customer Service
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Adena Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 07.2023
RN Staff Nurse
National Church Residences
01.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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