Richard Swanson

In this role I was working in a PRN position post retirement Retired from 6-20 to 1-23

• Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
• Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
• Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
• Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.

• Managed nursing staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
• Streamlined communication between departments for improved patient flow and satisfaction.
• Monitored patient acuity levels closely, adjusting staffing assignments as needed for optimal care delivery.
• Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
• Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on hospital policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.

• Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
• Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
• Worked part time as a House Supervisor with the float pool
• Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
• Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
• Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working diligently to ensure their needs were met throughout their stay in the ICU setting.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and optimal results.
• Effectively managed multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.