Samara Swern
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Developed clinical skills in healthcare environment, focusing on patient assessments and care planning. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving abilities, ready to transition into new field. Seeks to leverage healthcare experience in role that values patient well-being and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dignity Health St Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for 5+ student nurses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Estrella Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for 5+ new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Desert Mirage Surgical Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Phoenix Children Hospital
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2013 - 07.2014
Skills
Health promotion
Clinical Experience
Primary Care - Village Medical
Dermatology - Affiliated Dermatology Surprise Office
Emergency Room - Dignity St Joseph's Westgate Medical Center and St Joseph's Main Hospital
Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group McAuley Medical Office Building
Oncology/Hematology - HonorHealth Arizona Center for Cancer Care
Accomplishments
Graduated Magna Cum Laude Honors with Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Certification
Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing
Timeline
ACLS, American Heart Association
10-2024
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
10-2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing
04-2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Dignity Health St Joseph's Westgate Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Banner Estrella Medical Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, PACU
Desert Mirage Surgical Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, PICU
Phoenix Children Hospital
11.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
01.2013 - 07.2014
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