THERESA SWIFT
Kelso,Washington
Summary
- Good judgement, decision making/ problem solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize.
- Quick learner- ability to quickly learn new skills and quick understanding of equipment and applications.
- Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Float Pool
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Managed caseload of 5-10 patients each day, providing full care, education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care as needed.
- Partnered with the team to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow ensuring effective time management.
- Timely assessments and reporting of changes related to patient condition.
RN Care Manager
Crown Health: Washington Mobile Primary Care
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
- Identified opportunities to optimize communication within inpatient and cross-continuum teams to drive effective patient flow and sustainable care transitions from hospital and home, within community care settings and implement supplemental care and services for high-risk patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Float Pool Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Managed caseload of 5-10 patients each day, providing full care, education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care as needed.
- Partnered with the team to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow ensuring effective time management.
- Timely assessments and reporting of changes related to patient condition.
Medical Floor Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Partnered with the team to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Managed caseload of up to 5-10 patients per shift, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow ensuring effective time management.
- Accurately documented all aspects of patient care
- Timely assessments and reporting of changes related to patient condition.
Dialysis Relief Registered Nurse and Relief Charge
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Dialysis
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Pre and post assessments of up to 24 patients per day. Continuous assessments while on treatment with quick response to those patients requiring assistance for various reasons with appropriate documentation
- Administration of IV push medications as well as IV solutions
- Documentation of assigned primary patients monthly to ensure quality care
Resident Care Manager
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Directly accountable to the Director of Nursing with the primary purpose of conducting and coordinating the clinical assessment process for assigned residents to maximize independence and self direction for each individual.
- Assisted the Director of Nursing with managing, supervising, coordinating, and participating in resident care programs.
- Responsible for the day to day oversight of care delivery in conjunction with other IDT members.
- Initiated development of individual care plans and care directives utilizing the nursing process.
- Completed Minimum Data Set for each resident in a timely manner as required.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Managed caseload of 20 residents providing education, medications, treatments, and wound care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Prepared patients for dialysis and evaluated upon return to facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 patients per shift.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Master At Arms
United States Navy
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Provided physical security and law enforcement
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA2016
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Concorde Career College
Portland, Oregon2013
Skills
- Head to toe assessments
- Medications and IV administrations
- IV placement
- NG/OG tubes
- Foley catheters
- Tube feedings
- Tracheostomy
- Care of ventilated patients
- Wound care
- Patient interviews
- Patient education
- Electronic health record documentation
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Titrating medications
Certification
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR BLS 02/2025
- AHA Advanced Certified Life Support 02/2025
Licenses
- Registered Nurse- Washington RN60646016 3/21/2024
Timeline
RN Float Pool
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
RN Care Manager
Crown Health: Washington Mobile Primary Care
10.2021 - 02.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2021
Float Pool Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2019
Medical Floor Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2018
Dialysis Relief Registered Nurse and Relief Charge
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Dialysis
09.2016 - 08.2018
Resident Care Manager
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care
01.2016 - 01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care
01.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen Frontier Rehabilitation and Long Term Care
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master At Arms
United States Navy
05.2006 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Concorde Career College
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