CURRICULUM VITA
Yasmine M. Swistek, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C
TITLE: Emergency Department
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Memorial Hospital
ADDRESS: **** *********** *****
Ooltewah, TN 37363
OFFICE: Office: 423-***-****
Fax: 423-***-****
Email: **************@***.***
EDUCATION
INSTITUTION DISCIPLINE DEGREE YEAR
Southern Adventist University Nursing Masters of Science
2013
Collegedale, TN
Southern Adventist University Nursing Bachelor of Science
2009
Collegedale, TN
Southern Adventist University Nursing Associates of Science
2002
Collegedale, TN
LICENSURE
License Date Issued State/Number Current
Status
FNP-C 2014 Pending
RN 2003 Tennessee #139880 Active
CERTIFICATION
BLS - September 2014
ACLS - February 2016
PALS - September 2014
PROFESSIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE
Title Institution
08/2010 - 2012 Clinical Lab Instructor Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
08/2004 - Present ER Charge Nurse Memorial Hospital
336-Bed Hospital with a focus on Cardiac, Orthopedic, Cancer and Stroke, as
well as general Medical Surgical Health Management of acute and chronic
illnesses.
Emergency Room (ER) Staff Nurse & Charge Nurse
. Provided nursing care in an award-winning 25-Bed Level 1 Emergency
Room
. Delegated patient assignments to appropriate staff.
. Supervised nursing and support staff.
. Identified and effectively managed conflicts.
. Team worked to oversee prompt Triage, Admissions and Discharges.
. Served as a preceptor and clinical coach to at least 10 new Registered
Nurse Graduates.
. Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise including but
not limited to:
o Venipuncture & Inserting Intravenous Catheters
o Obtaining EKG
o Assisting with Chest Tube insertions & Intubations
o Inserting Urinary Catheter
o Administration of Nebulized Breathing Treatment
o Accessing Port-a-Catheters
o Management of Cardiac Pulmonary Arrest Resuscitation efforts.
o Transcutaneous Pacemaker management
o Inserting Nasogastric Tube
11/2002 - 08/2004 Oncology Staff Nurse Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
336-Bed Hospital with a focus on Cardiac, Orthopedic, Cancer and Stroke, as
well as general Medical Surgical Health Management of acute and chronic
illnesses.
. Provided compassionate nursing care to patients and family members
with Cancer in the Oncology Unit.
. Proactively attended to symptoms associated with Chemotherapy and
Radiation side effects.
. Delivered care with respect by promoting the autonomy of the patient
and encouraging them to participate in their care and clinical
decision.
. Incorporated patient's cultural and spiritual preferences, values and
beliefs in to care plan
Professional Organizations
Chattanooga Area Nurses in Advanced Practice
2011 - Present Member
Research
2011- 2012 Chattanooga Community Members Willingness to Use Retail
Clinics: A Quantitative Approach. (Doctoral study, unfunded)
Workshops/Seminars (Attended)
"Focusing on What Matters" Presented by Dr. Craig Wierum, December 11, 2012
"The Importance of Understanding and Managing Hyponatremia" Presented by
Dr. Bruce Friedman, January 15, 2013
"Butrans: The First Buprenorphine Transdermal System" Presented by Dr.
Howard Schertzinger, February 19, 2013
"Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary
Embolism" Presented by Dr. William Blalock, March 19, 2013
"H. Pylori: The Importance of Appropriate Testing and Management"
Presented by Dr. Elfant, June 18, 2013