Registered Nurse Nursing
Resume:
Amy Skwier
***** * ******* ***** **, Buckeye, AZ 85326
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary: Exceptionally motivated pediatric clinical nurse expert with over 18 years’ of experience in caring for children with special needs in the post-operative inpatient setting, hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, dialysis and apheresis specialties. I come from an organization that has an Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) in pediatric blood and marrow transplant (BMT) program in the valley, which means we provide the highest standards of care. Our BMT program survival rate is in the top 5% nationally with a one year survival rate persistently greater than 90% (Phoenix Children’s Hospital, 2019). I am compassionate, flexible, dedicated, and reliable with a positive attitude and strong communication skills. I have sound ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. I perform clinical nursing with patient-centered focus, best evidence-based practices, while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. I am dedicated to continuing my nursing career as a clinical nurse expert in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant nursing and I have a strong desire to continue to learn how to improve the nursing profession.
Education:
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison IL
Masters of Science in Nursing Education, expected graduation February 2020
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison IL
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2018
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN
Associate of Science in Nursing, 2003
Practicum Educator Experience
Phoenix Children's Hospital Phoenix, AZ
96 hours
Clinical nursing education in outpatient pediatric hematology and oncology
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Phoenix, AZ
48 hours
Direct patient care experience with NP in forensic nursing
Clinical Nurse Educator Competencies: Obtain in a Pediatric Outpatient Hematology Oncology Clinic
Provided facilitate learning using a variety of teaching strategies to promote behavioral change
Conducted needs assessment utilizing evaluation resources planned activities using available resources
Determined and improved priorities for scheduled and unscheduled education activities
Evaluated effectiveness and outcomes of educational achievements through post surveys
Created and applied newer educational methodologies: using case studies and simulations
Worked with staff and leadership to identify and access competencies
Maintained and acquired proficient knowledge to adapt teaching strategies within the organization’s culture
Reinforced integration of best practices and research into practice
Modeled application of EBP and integrated EBP into clinical presentations and practice
Used research findings through collaboration with other specialties and nursing journals
Developed and conducted research capstone project: for educational tool for mentoring
Created an environment promoting learning and fostering valuable relationships with learners
Engaged in committees, task force, projects, ect.
Networked within and outside of nursing (workshops and conferences)
Provided technical education assistance through guidance and shared clinical skills expertise in specialty area
Differentiated educational problems from system problems
Used consultation skills internally and externally (gave expert advice and consulted with other educators and clients to develop plan and recommended actions to deal with identified issues)
Conducted focus groups to support clinical staff
Functioned within the educational environment
Work Experience:
Registered Nurse at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Aug 2008-current
Provide expert clinical professional nursing care and education to patients in multiple specialties which include hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, nephrology, medical/surgical, apheresis, and hemodialysis
Assist with the staffing requirements of the apheresis department and train clinical nursing staff in apheresis which includes competency and proficiency in performing procedures
Utilize and assist in standard operating procedures specialized equipment
Maintain databases related to the apheresis program for the purpose of data collection and for FACT inspections
Proficient in stem cell collections, red blood cell exchange, plasmapheresis, and platelet depletions using the Spectra Optia
Proficient in extracorporeal photopheresis using the Therakos Cellex
Advanced beginner in LDL treatments using the Liposorber Kaneka
Assisted with the preparation for the FACT inspection of the bone marrow transplant and apheresis program in 2012, 2015, and 2018 which includes preparation of documents, reviewing policies/procedures, and auditing charts
Precept new and experienced nurses to hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant nursing
Have filled the role of relief clinical apheresis coordinator, which included supervising RN’s, patient procedure assignments, evaluate staffing requirements, scheduling patient clinic visits, and making sure the unit is supported
PALS/BLS and APHON certified
Registered Nurse at Gillete Children’s Specialty Hospital, July 2001- July 2008
Provided expert clinical professional nursing care and education to patients with complex conditions and disabilities which included post-operative care after spinal fusion, craniofacial and plastic surgery, cleft lip and cleft palate repair, baclofen pump, multiple lower extremity procedures (MLEP’s), orthopedic surgeries, shunt surgery, and etc.
Assisted with staffing requirements within the post-operative unit and trained clinical nurses to the post-operative care unit which included competency and proficiency in caring for the post-operative patient
Utilized and assisted with conscious sedation procedures such as removal of Robert Jones casts and replacement of fiberglass casts
Provided leadership skills with training new nurses and filling the role of relief charge nurse for the post-operative unit.
Maintained competencies through skills fairs and research of articles related to post-operative procedures performed on the unit and complex conditions related to the patient’s disabilities
Proficient in providing caring for post-operative patients with complex conditions and disabilities which included pain control, repositioning, cast care, and preventing hospital-acquired conditions
Preceptor of new and experienced nurses to the post-operative unit of patients with complex conditions and disabilities
Professional Licensure:
License as Registered Nurse active in Arizona since 2008
License as Registered Nurse active in Minnesota since 2001
Professional Organization
National League for Nursing
American Society for Apheresis (ASFA)
Professional conferences attended
Attended American Society for Apheresis Conference in Chicago Illinois 2018
Presentation and community education
Presented an education presentation introducing a mentor guideline tool for novice clinical nurse educators
Abstracts:
Nizzi, F, Baker, K., Skwier, A (2018), a platelet depletion treatment using the Spectra Optia operating system to decrease platelet production in Reactive thrombocytosis. Presented at the American Society for Apheresis conference, April 2018.
Community Volunteer Work
Ignite Hope Candlelight walk, 2014, 2015, and 2019
Made crafts and provided activities for children in the hospital 2018
Annual donations to the We Got Heart program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Ronald McDonald house dinner (10/30/19)
Participated in Run to Fight Children’s Cancer/ Children’s Cancer Network 2014
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