MONICA SWITZER
Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Registered Nurse
**** ****** ***** 972-***-****
Plano, TX 75023 ad0qyz@r.postjobfree.com
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven to build positive relationships with patients, family members, and other medical professionals.
EDUCATION
Arizona College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2022, GPA 3.82
Collin College - Associate of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude, December 2019
Texas Women’s University – Transfer Credits 28 hours, 2001 - 2003
Lewisville High School, Diploma 1998
EXPERIENCE
My Face Lady Concierge Spa: August 2023 – Current
Aesthetic Institute Cosmetic Injection Certification July 2023
Centric Home Health May 2023 - Current
Baylor Scott and White, The Heart Hospital January 2023 – June 2023
Telemetry Unit / PCU
Patient population: Heart, lung, vascular, post procedural and advanced heart failure patients.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
HCA/Medical City Healthcare Fort Worth (Intensive Care Unit)
HCA/Medical City Healthcare Dallas (Medical Surgical)
HCA/Medical City Healthcare Alliance (Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Dallas Regional Medical Center (Medical Surgical/Emergency Department)
The Plaza at Richardson (Assisted Living)
Mayhill Hospital (Mental Health)
Mission of Arlington (Community Clinic and Food/Clothing Pantry)
McKinney Elementary School (CareVan Immunization Clinic)
Children 1st Dental & Surgical Center (Pediatric Preoperative/Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Participated in clinical rotations in medical surgical, critical care, obstetrics, pediatric, assisted living, and community health settings
Conducted individualized patient assessments, noted, and reported any results outside of normal range
Assisted care staff with bathing, changing, ambulating, and repositioning patients
Performed direct patient care in the medical surgical and critical care units
Assessed and monitored vital signs, provided results for charting, and notified care team of concerns
Administered medication with nurse supervision
Delivered patient education, provided emotional support to patients and family members, and helped in developing care plans
Provided care to laboring and delivering mothers. Closely monitored the labor and delivery process.
Assisted with postpartum care and monitoring of mother and newborn
Developed clinical skill in removing wound dressings, irrigating ulcers, placing foley catheters, removing endotracheal tube, and starting IV catheters.
Cared for individuals in a senior care setting, and performed head to toe assessments
Worked with patients in mental health facility including de-escalation of situations
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
Applied knowledge of evidence-based research and best practices in the healthcare environment
SKILLS
oVitals
oPreventative Care
oIV Management
oClinical Documentation
oFoley Catheter Insertion
oPatient Education
oWound Care
oPatient Transportation
oTime Management
oHIPAA Regulations
AWARDS
oArizona College Dean’s List
CREDENTIALS
American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
ACLS
NIHSS Stroke Certified