Taryn Swindle
Fargo
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in managing treatment plans and building rapport with patients. Proficient in critical care, case management, and patient education, effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN-C
VA Health Care System
Fargo
01.2021 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Managed comprehensive treatment plans, integrating pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for various disorders.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to develop and implement effective patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Filled prescriptions and coordinated follow-up visits to ensure continuity of care.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN, Critical Care
VA Health Care System
Fargo
02.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patient reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Formulated knowledgeable diagnoses based on direct patient assessments, laboratory results and evaluations of medical histories.
- Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests to facilitate timely and accurate patient assessments.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate, confidential electronic medical records to support patient care continuity.
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
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Diagnosis & treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Medication Management
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Care Planning
- Acute & chronic care
- Disease Prevention
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Wellness strategies
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, AANP Certified
- ACLS/BLS Certified
- TNCC Certified
Education and Training
other,other,other
Military Service
- Officer in the Navy Reserves with Critical Care RN Designator : 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