Soraya Swart
Orangevale,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN staff nurse with a strong focus on clinical judgment, patient education, and safety protocols. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Since 2010 worked as Tele Health RN as a critical care RN Monitoring critical care patients . 24 Hour service on daily basis.
We monitor ,assist bedside staff, patients and families in real time.
Collaborating and communication with different team members, families and the patient is vital in my role.
Any patients with various disease- Trauma, Medical, Surgical, Pre and Post Partum
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Sutter Health
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
06.2002 - 05.2005
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflow processes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Working closely with MD to provide effective care, meeting criteria for in patient.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitoring and Manage 40-50 patients per shift
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate resource access for clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Administration
University Pretoria South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa01.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Midwifery
SG Lourens Nursing College
Pretoria , Gauteng South Africa06.1986
Associate of Science - Diploma in Nursing Science
SG LOURENS NURSING SCHOOL
Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa 01.1985
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Maintaining my CCRN certification
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Family education
- Patient education
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Certified in ACLS
Languages
afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Sutter Health
06.2002 - 05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Administration
University Pretoria South Africa
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Midwifery
SG Lourens Nursing College
Associate of Science - Diploma in Nursing Science
SG LOURENS NURSING SCHOOL