ROBERT SWITZER
Plano,TX
Summary
Highly skilled RN with 6 years of experience in the Emergency Department and a background as a Combat Medic in the Army. Demonstrated expertise in patient education, discharge planning, and case management. Proven success in a Level 1 Trauma hospital and recipient of multiple awards for exceptional patient care. Broad knowledge of various medical conditions and medications used to treat them such as Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Sepsis and Stroke. Proficient in multiple medical records charting systems. Seeking a full time RN position to apply extensive experience in patient care, triage, discharge planning and customer service skills to improve patient care delivery and drive results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED RN II +Charge RN
Texas Health Resources Flower Mound
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients with complications while recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Strengthened communication between shifts through effective hand-off reports, resulting in better continuity of care.
- Reduced wait times by implementing efficient triage processes and prioritizing critical patients.
- Managed crises effectively, remaining calm under pressure while coordinating resources and directing appropriate interventions for optimal outcomes.
RN, ED
Baylor Plano Heart Hospital (currently PRN)
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided care and education for critical ED patients, returning to the hospital following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Orchestrated teamwork, quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-acuity cardiac centered hospital that is ranked in the top 5 for heart and vascular specialties for the last four years.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses including sepsis/septic shock, acute respiratory distress, Pulmonary Embolism, SVT, Myocardial Infarction and Cardiac Arrest.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and LVAD monitoring and care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms and worked with Emergency Medicine, Cardiothoracic and Vascular teams to coordinate care for chronically ill and acute care patients.
ED RN Corporate Staffing Pool
Baylor Scott & White
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary diseases and other conditions while rotating between several different Baylor Scott and White Emergency Dept. Levels 1-3.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper discharge education, safe medication use and disease management in accordance with their conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians from multiple disciplines to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in an acute care hospital setting.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and ensuring the highest level of nursing care possible.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents to provide the best care possible.
RN, ED Contract Assignment
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, ED
HCA Healthcare Inc. Medical City Dallas
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with Mental health Professionals and Social Services to provide care for patients with co-occurring substance use and acute mental health disorders.
- Performed triage and worked as a Flow Coordinator RN on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses on a patient population with complex health needs and socioeconomic challenges in a medically underserved area.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses and working with physicians to provide the best care in a demanding emergency department.
- Frequently managed the nursing care of Trauma 1 patients with injuries ranging from GSW to Auto VS Pedestrian accidents.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, ED
Baylor University Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Cared for an average of 16 patients each day, gaining invaluable experience working in a high-intensity emergency department in Dallas, providing exceptional care in an 85 bed, Trauma Level 1 unit.
- Communicated effectively and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care in a high stress environment.
- Educated patients and family members on patient's condition, plan of care and discharge instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with nurse driven protocols, physician’s orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and reported patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to physicians to enable the highest level of care possible for patient's.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and individuals experiencing cardiac events often multiple times a day.
Emergency Room Technician
Baylor University Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Routinely worked as a member of a trauma surgery team that provides care for Trauma 1 patients at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas (BUMC), one of the highest acuity hospitals in Texas. Duties included the setting up of procedure trays and assisting with procedures such as chest tube placement, thoracotomy, and arterial line/ central line placements and other emergent procedures.
- Performed medical care such as splinting fractures, irrigating and debriding wounds, EKG's including initial interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Performed the functions of Telemetry Monitoring for the Emergency Department, this includes interpreting and charting initial cardiac rhythm's, monitoring the telemetry for up to 72 patients at a time, immediately alerting the appropriate staff for any lethal rhythms or other rhythms that indicate a serious cardiac concern.
- Highly skilled at peripheral blood draw, gaining IV access and collecting clean Blood Culture samples
Combat Medic Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1999 - 08.2010
- Supervised and trained a team of 12 personnel to effectively treat trauma and medical patients ensuring that the team stays prepared for any emergency that arises while assigned as a Combat Medic to 82nd Airborne Infantry.
- Mastery of bleeding control skills, wound cleaning and dressing and splint applications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as chest tube insertions, cricothyrotomy, cephalic venous cutdowns, and many cases in management of severely burned victims in a combat environment.
- Assess situation and triage multiple patients based on the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures, then perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as airway management, bleeding control, gaining IV access, chest tube placement and intubation.
- Observe the patient's condition or injury, interview patient and record their medical history or known allergies/reactions to drugs and treatment provided, and keep health records and clinical files up-to-date.
- Take and record patient's vital signs, draw blood samples for laboratory analysis, and operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), and comfort and reassure patients.
- Examine patients, administer emergency medical treatment to casualties, present patient to physician with possible diagnosis using medical documentation, and administer medicines to patients as well as assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX04.2018
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Strong clinical IQ
- Documentation of patient care
- Patient education, training and "teachback" methods
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs, EKG, IV placement and Triage
- Patient Assessments
- Relationship building
- Experienced in caring for Cardiovascular/ Neuro/ Sepsis/ Mental Health/ Trauma
- Emergency care nursing skills and procedures
- Medication Knowledge, uses and side effects
Accomplishments
- Recipient of multiple honors for superior and selfless service while in active combat as a Combat Medic.
- Graduated as part of the Commandants List (top 20% of class) in all three Army Non Commissioned Officers Leadership schools.
- Voted for by my peers as "Tech of the Month" three times while employed at Baylor University Medical Center.
- Awarded by Nursing School for "Clinical Excellence" for superior performance during clinical rotations at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
- Recipient of two "Caring Nurse Award" from Baylor for patient comments in Press Ganey surveys
- RN of the month for Baylor Plano Heart Hospital (SEP22)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License Number - 950674 exp. 7/30/2024
- ACLS exp. 9/30/2025
- BLS exp. 9/30/2025
- ENPC exp. 09/2028
- PALS - exp 9/30/2025
- TNCC- exp. 09/2028
Timeline
ED RN II +Charge RN
Texas Health Resources Flower Mound
10.2023 - Current
RN, ED
Baylor Plano Heart Hospital (currently PRN)
02.2022 - 02.2024
ED RN Corporate Staffing Pool
Baylor Scott & White
05.2021 - 02.2022
RN, ED Contract Assignment
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, ED
HCA Healthcare Inc. Medical City Dallas
05.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, ED
Baylor University Medical Center
05.2018 - 05.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Baylor University Medical Center
05.2015 - 08.2017
Combat Medic Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
09.1999 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College