Summary
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RegisteredNurse

Twila Swartzentruber

Abbeville

Summary

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse known for exceptional care and patient assessments. Experienced in medication administration and providing direct patient care, dedicated to improving recovery processes and patient satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Greenwood Endoscopy Center
Greenwood, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Administered pre-procedure assessments and monitored patient vitals for safe endoscopic procedures. Inserting IV catheters for sedation.
  • Assisted endoscopist during procedures with obtaining specimens, entering data in system and labeling specimens for pathology analysis.
  • Educated patients on post-procedural care and recovery protocols, ensuring clear understanding of instructions.

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood, SC
01.2006 - 10.2023
  • Provided exceptional patient care through assessment and monitoring vital signs preop and postop.
  • Assessed and monitored post surgical, cardiac cath and angiography lab patients until able to safely discharge home.
  • Educated patients and families on management of post anesthesia and surgical/procedure home care instructions.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and procedures.

Staff Nurse

Mountain View Nursing Home
Aroda, VA
09.2004 - 01.2006
  • Administered daily medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and update care protocols accordingly.
  • Managed nursing responsibilities and coordinated with CNA team to ensure high-quality care for all residents in a 39-bed environment.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
12.2001

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • IV insertion, collecting blood for lab orders
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Greenwood Endoscopy Center
10.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Self Regional Healthcare
01.2006 - 10.2023

Staff Nurse

Mountain View Nursing Home
09.2004 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Technical College