Taryn Swindle
Fargo,ND
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in management and supervision of medical staff. Skilled in inpatient teaching with a strong emphasis in critical care, case management and administration. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN-C
VA Health Care System
Fargo, ND
01.2021 - Current
- Filled prescriptions and scheduled follow-up visits, as appropriate.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
RN, Critical Care
VA Health Care System
Fargo, ND
02.2007 - Current
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - AGNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2002
Skills
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Medication Prescribing
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Critical Thinking
- Care Planning
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Physical Examinations
- Disease Prevention
- Health Plan Creation
- Test Result Interpretation
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certified - 2021 w/expiration January 2026
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
Military Service
- LT in the Navy Reserves July 2023-Present
Timeline
APRN-C
VA Health Care System
01.2021 - Current
RN, Critical Care
VA Health Care System
02.2007 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - AGNP
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
North Dakota State University