Tami Swanson
Manson,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated House Supervisor at Van Diest Medical Center with over six years of experience in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring the smooth operation of hospital services. Expertise includes managing a diverse patient demographic, from infants to the elderly, and a strong background in case management for individuals with various disabilities. Previous experience includes 12 years at Trinity Regional Medical Center, with valuable skills developed in both the Emergency Department and psychiatric unit. A collaborative team player committed to excellence, quick to adapt, and eager to contribute effectively to any healthcare setting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
House Supervisor
Van Diest Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Communicating with patients, nurses, other healthcare professionals, family members, and visitors
- Ensuring quality healthcare for all patients
- Guiding and advising nursing staff with clinical instructions
- Supervising and supporting nursing staff
- Reporting nursing activity to senior management
- Communicating updated information to departments and staff
Staff Nurse
Van Diest Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the total nursing care of the adult or pediatric patients including patient assessment, development of the patient plan of care, patient education, administering meds, and providing appropriate treatment and documentation into the patient medical record
- Coordinates patient care with other health team members
- Monitor patient depending on needs and stabilization
- Give ordered medications per Doctor ordered route start IV if necessary
- Assist Doctors with procedures
- Necessary documents for admissions and transferring of patients to other facilities
- Discharge teaching and planning, scheduling of appointments
- Training of newly hired nursing staff/preceptor for college students
- Super User/Trainer for Cerner computer system
- Super User/Trainer for Vocera voice system
- Cross trained to Emergency Department
Occupational Health Nurse
Prestage Foods
Eagle Grove, IA
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Conducted health assessments to identify potential workplace hazards and employee health concerns.
- Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety standards.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for employees receiving treatment outside the workplace.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Webster County Community Services
02.2011 - 06.2014
- Process requests for services by obtaining necessary assessments, conducting intakes, completing social histories, and determining consumers eligible for services
- Facilitate the Interdisciplinary Team in developing the Individual Service Plan
- Advocate and/or assist consumers in receiving services, which were identified in the planning process
- Assist consumers, their families and guardians in maximizing their abilities for self-direction, by enabling them and empowering them to the greatest extent possible
- Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the plans
- Mediate conflicts between providers, parents, consumers, and/or the agency relative to the identified needs of the consumer
- Complete required written reports and paperwork
- Initiate and complete the termination and transfer of an individual when services are no longer required or desired
- Assist in coordinating community resources identified for the consumer, family members and/or providers
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Effective handling of incoming telephone calls, personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Providing assistance of the highest quality to County citizens
Iowa Home Care
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Provide skilled nursing, wound care, and psychiatric services to diverse clients living in their homes
- Assist the physician in performing skilled nursing services to include performing specialized procedures
- Perform nursing and other care provided periodically of a change in the client's condition and needs
- Prepares clinical and progress notes
- Initiate plan of care to include appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Works with family and natural support systems
- Discharge planning and in-service programs and supervises and teaches other nursing and direct case workers
Registered Nurse
Trinity Regional Medical Center
10.1998 - 06.2010
- Assessment of patient using nursing judgment, then connecting patient to appropriate monitoring devices
- Order labs and tests to be done on patient, then discuss plan of care with Doctor and order any further tests they feel are needed
- Monitor patient depending on needs and stabilization
- Give ordered medications per Doctor ordered route start IV if necessary and draw labs if ordered
- Assist Doctors with procedures
- Manage psychiatric patients and calm them if necessary
- Computer writes charting and patient demographic entry
- Necessary documents for admissions and transferring of patients to other facilities
- Discharge teaching and planning, scheduling of appointments
- Training of newly hired EMS staff
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University
Addison, Illinois04-2020
Associate in Applied Science in Associate of Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa12-1997
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa06-1996
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Health and safety
- Medication administration
- Staff training
- Attendance documentation
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Critical Incident Stress Management- Group Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
Prestage Foods
07.2020 - 09.2022
House Supervisor
Van Diest Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse
Van Diest Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Webster County Community Services
02.2011 - 06.2014
Iowa Home Care
11.2010 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Trinity Regional Medical Center
10.1998 - 06.2010
Associate in Applied Science in Associate of Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Iowa Central Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain University