Robert Svatora
Toledo,Ohio
Summary
Extensive experience providing empathetic and compassionate end of life care to patients and families. Solving complex medical and psychosocial problems using critical thinking, while advocating for patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills developed for working with interdisciplinary teams. Patient centered focus.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice RNCM
Gentiva/Heartland/Promedica
2016.10 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Provided effective patient care planning in coordination with the interdisciplinary group.
RN Floor Nurse
Lake Park Skilled Nursing
2015.11 - 2016.09
- Night RN on Comfort Care unit.
- Secondary duty as Night RN for the building with oversight of staff and general care of all residents.
- Medication and order reconciliation on monthly basis.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN Floor Nurse
Mercy Memorial
2007.05 - 2015.11
- Original employment in Central Transport facilitating patient movement throughout the hospital
- Upon completion of 1 semester nursing school assumed roll of Nurse Extern, shadowing floor RN's and assisting with patient care.
- Upon licensure as a Registered Nurse commenced full nursing duties on a Med/Surg unit.
- Completed Nursing Mentorship program.
EMT/Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response
2000.06 - 2006.12
- Assessment, care and transport of critical medical and trauma patients.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized ambulance, ensuring optimal readiness for emergency calls.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for effective emergency response.
- Field Training Officer providing education, training and evaluation of new EMTs.
- Supervision of EMT and Paramedic units and Incident Command.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH12.2010
Skills
- Assessment and care of terminally ill end of life patients.
- Electronic charting in both Epic and Home Care Home Base
- Collaboration with Physicians to relay accurate and detailed information on patient condition to obtain orders facilitating patient care.
- Extensive knowledge of care and medications.
Certification
- Licensed RN - Ohio RN 409122 EXP 10/31/2025
- Licensed RN - Michigan 4704283881 EXP 04/08/2026
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Hospice RNCM
Gentiva/Heartland/Promedica
2016.10 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Lake Park Skilled Nursing
2015.11 - 2016.09
RN Floor Nurse
Mercy Memorial
2007.05 - 2015.11
EMT/Paramedic Supervisor
American Medical Response
2000.06 - 2006.12
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Ohio
- Licensed RN - Ohio RN 409122 EXP 10/31/2025
- Licensed RN - Michigan 4704283881 EXP 04/08/2026
- BLS Certification
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