Stephanie Gaudet Swayne
Houston ,TX
Summary
Dedicated and proficient Perioperative nurse. Extensive experience with patient and family education in preparation for surgery and recovery. 9 years experience as Cardiovascular/Surgical ICU nurse. Have served as permanent charge nurse and preceptor to new staff. Involved with staff Excellent rapport with physicians, staff, and leadership. Advanced problem solving and team building skills. Awards and commendations received from for excellent customer service.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse General Surgery
Houston Methodist Cypress
Cypress, TX
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, upholding privacy regulations while ensuring seamless continuity of care.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and physicians, ensuring timely communication of important information.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Cypress
Cypress, TX
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgery and endoscopy procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance patient safety and care protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and managed anesthesia during bedside procedures for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Perioperative Registered Nurse-PACU & Preop
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System-TMC
Houston, TX
6 2017 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after Orthopedic trauma, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery (both elective and trauma), Cardiovascular, and various other procedures/surgery.
- Served as preceptor to new staff.
- leadership for UPC committee.
CVICU Staff RN
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
02.2010 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelors Of Science-Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OKAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX2008
Skills
Excellent customer service, dedicated patient advocate, detail oriented, and supporter of team morale through collaboration and positive encouragement
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Texas (2008-present)
CCRN (February 2013-present)
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (current through November 2026)
Cardiac Surgery (CSC) Subspecialty Certification for CCRN, April 2017-present
CVRN, April 2017-April 2026
CAPA, May 2021-present
Achievement of Level IV RN designation and PNAP-P with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse General Surgery
Houston Methodist Cypress
09.2025 - 02.2026
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Cypress
11.2024 - 09.2025
CVICU Staff RN
Memorial Hermann
02.2010 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Perioperative Registered Nurse-PACU & Preop
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System-TMC
6 2017 - 05.2022
Bachelors Of Science-Nursing - Nursing
Oklahoma City University