Taylor Swagerty
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with more than 6 years of experience in many diverse nursing roles with direct patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
University Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
2021.12 - Current
- Assess patients with chronic/complex wounds, treat and monitor wounds/evaluate for underlying conditions over the healing process
- Develop care plans, round with providers and scribe physician orders
- Case manage for over 50 patients
- Navigate local resources including Home Health, DME, skin substitute opportunities, etc.
- Follow provider orders when applying skilled wound care dressings including negative pressure wound therapy, compression wraps, and medicated dressings.
- Chart appropriate assessments and discharges in IHeal EMR
- Enter appropriate ICD-10 codes and CPT codes for facility billing and provider billing
- Oversee Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments in a mono place setting; dive patients to 2.5ATA and oversee entire treatment.
- Submit prior authorization requests based on patient's insurance, set up peer-to-peer calls for providers
- Review and make decisions about the appropriateness and level of patient care being provided while in the wound care program.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center Medical Surgical Unit 11E
2018.08 - 2023.01
- Managed 6-7 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed and monitored patients frequently and documented findings in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Travel RN
Mission Hospital General Medicine Unit 5 West
2021.01 - 2021.07
- Managed the needs of 6-7 patients throughout twelve hour shifts.
- Completed assessments, managed medications, and worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Floated to other specialty floors including Oncology and PCU as needed.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Expedited patient recovery by developing tailored care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Home Health Registered Nurse
NHC Home Care
2020.05 - 2020.12
- Commuted to patient's homes within the Knoxville Metropolitan area to provide in-home care.
- Assessed patient's needs, admitted patients to home care, worked with an interdisciplinary team of LPN's, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Medical Social Workers.
- Communicated with physicians, followed orders given by providers; documented visits in a timely manner, utilized OASIS EMR.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff Nurse
UT Medical Center Emergency Room
2018.03 - 2018.08
- Triaged patients quickly in order to determine necessary care for patients.
- Initiated high acuity protocols including: code blue alerts, intubation codes, trauma alerts, role assignments during codes, trauma transfers from helipad to trauma bay, and psychiatric evaluation and admission.
- Administered medications independently, collaborated with pharmacists about interactions if needed.
- Performed quick and detailed assessments in a very fast-paced environment while carrying out physician orders in a timely manner.
- Assisted in trauma bay encounters, stabilized patients, developed IV access, drew labs, transported patients with necessary monitors to imaging stations.
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
2015.03 - 2018.07
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Personal Caregiver
Mr. Fred Hammerstein
2014.03 - 2017.06
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Pre-Physical Therapy -
Tennessee Technological University
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Triage
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Documentation
- Setting up referrals
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- ICD-10
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient education and counseling
- Case Management
Certification
Certified RN, Tennessee, 02/01/18
Custom
- Thesis and Research 2013 TAHPERD Conference, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Phillips, M. B., Flanagan, C., Hicks (Swagerty), T, & Phillips, K. (2013).
- Exercise Science Research First Prize Winner 2014 Tennessee Technology Research Day, What effect does a 6-week traditional vs. non- traditional (CrossFit- HIT) weight training class and gender have on muscular endurance?, Phillips, M. B., Flanagan, C., Hicks (Swagerty), T, & Phillips, K. (2013).
- Honors Research Workshop 2012, presented research on the medical condition known as Reactive Arthritis and the short and long term effects of the disease on human well-being.
Custom
- Honors Academic Scholarship, 08/01/11 - 05/01/14, Tennessee Technology University
- Division I Athlete, 08/01/10 - 05/01/14, Tennessee Technology University, Women’s Soccer Team
- Derryberry Award & Woman of the Year Award Nominee, 2014, Tennessee Technology University
Custom
Parkview Elementary & Northeast Elementary Schools, Cookeville, TN, Teacher's Assistant, 2010-2014
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
University Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center
2021.12 - Current
Travel RN
Mission Hospital General Medicine Unit 5 West
2021.01 - 2021.07
Home Health Registered Nurse
NHC Home Care
2020.05 - 2020.12
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center Medical Surgical Unit 11E
2018.08 - 2023.01
Staff Nurse
UT Medical Center Emergency Room
2018.03 - 2018.08
Server
Longhorn Steakhouse
2015.03 - 2018.07
Personal Caregiver
Mr. Fred Hammerstein
2014.03 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science & Pre-Physical Therapy -
Tennessee Technological University
Certified RN, Tennessee, 02/01/18
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