Stephanie Swanstrom
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neurovascular Critical Care
John Peter Smith
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored critically ill patients and updated care plans in intensive care settings.
- Monitored telemetry, hemodynamic readings, and ventilator settings.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams.
- Responded promptly to code events and urgent bedside changes.
- Provided emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Used evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated orientation for new staff on policies, workflows, and unit expectations to ensure seamless integration.
Kitchen Manager
Pappas Restaurants
Richardson, TX
03.2016 - 09.2024
- Supported infection-control efforts by following cleaning and sanitation procedures consistently.
- Adapted quickly to fast-moving situations and resolved complex issues through practical problem-solving.
- Helped monitor employee performance through regular evaluations, coaching, and support.
- Resolved front-of-house customer complaints quickly and kept service moving smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Dallas, Texas08-2024
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Central line management
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Neurological assessment
- Chest tube management
- Hemodynamic assessment
- BLS and ACLS certified
- Patient assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Nursing mentorship
- Analytical skills
AWARDS
Dean's list recipient in Nursing core semesters at Arizona College of Nursing, Community Impact Award recipient
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Neurovascular Critical Care
John Peter Smith
10.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Pappas Restaurants
03.2016 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing