Rachael A. Swann, MSN, R.N.-BC
Burnsville, N.C. 28714
Mobile: 828-***-****
Email: mailto:****************@*****.***
I have been in the health care profession over thirty-seven years in the areas of risk management, orthopedics, pre-operative, home health, school nurse and educator. I love education and the challenges, excitement and diversity that it offers. My passion is teaching and promoting the health of our communities one student at a time.
Education:
Gardner Webb University Master of Science Nursing Education August 2016- August 2018
Lees McRae College Bachelor's Science Nursing May 2014-May 2016
Mayland Community College May 2015-July 2015
Asheville Buncombe Technical College May 2015-July 2015
UNCA 1993-1994 Public Health Nursing I & II
Cabarrus School of Nursing 1986-1988 Diploma Registered Nurse
Mountain Heritage High School 1984-1986 Vocational Diploma Health Occupations
Employment
9/2021-1/27/2022 MAHEC Clinical Nurse Educator
7/2021-9/2021 Mission Health- PRN Nurse Navigator
9/2019-8/2021 Mars Hill University Clinical, Lab, Simulation Coordinator, Associate Professor
7/2015-9/2019 Mission Health Nursing Education Specialist
6/2014-7/2015-Mission Health Risk Management, Clinical Risk Manger
4/2011-5/2014- Mission Hospitals Orthopedics staff RN patient care post-surgical
2-5-07 to 4/2011 Mission Hospitals /Surgical Admissions Teaching & Testing Unit, R.N.
1992-2007 Mayland Community College Yancey Campus Instructor, Program Coordinator
2001-2003 Yancey County Health Department Director Student Health Center Middle School, Cane River Middle School and East Yancey Middle School
1988-1990, 1992-1995, 2002-2003 Mission Hospitals Orthopedics 4 South RN
1995-2000 Helping Hands Personal Care Services, President
Nursing Activities:
Pre-op Education Instructor
Professional Governance Committee Chair NA & RN Partners in Care
Preceptor: Nursing school students and new staff members, new graduate nurses
Practicum: Asheville Buncombe Technical College ADN program first year students
Practicum: Mountain Area Health Education Center Simulation Center medical residents, nurses, nursing students and paramedic personnel.
Community Service & Contributions
Author: Senorita Spiritual Gangster; Christian Self Help Book 1/2020
Developed, Coordinated and Delivered Conference at MAHEC 9/2019 “Female Traumatic Brain Injury What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”. MAHEC Brochure
Elk Shoal Baptist Church: Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Youth Choir Assistant
Mentor: Adult education, one on one counseling, study techniques and test taking skills.
Christian standup comedian, conferences, staff meetings for hire and free previews.
Dream makers: Donations of prom dresses, shoes and accessories for individuals with financial need. Provide makeup and hairstyling also day of prom.
Professional Development, Continuing Education
Nursing Professional Development Certification American Nurses Credentialing Center January 2018
Sigma Theta Tau 2018
See copies of certificates of competitions, transcripts in my portfolio that I can provide.
Senorita Spiritual Gangster, The Power of a Praying Woman Authored 1/2021
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor 2018-2024
Great 100 Nurse Nomination 2018
CPI-2017-Present
Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning Committee 2019-Present
Social Media Accounts & User Names
Facebook: Rachael Austin Swann Instagram: swannrachael TikTok: @rachaelaswann