Elizabeth Swords BSN, RN, CCRN
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Proven expertise in ECMO and rapid response, coupled with exceptional clinical judgment and leadership skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and education of new nursing staff. CCRN certified with a strong focus on critical care excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hear and Vascular Critical Care Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
- Led the rapid response team and code blue team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial catheter placements, ECMO placement/removal.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Serve as charge nurse on this 30 bed critical care unit
- Expert nursing knowledge regarding ECMO, Impella, IABP, LVAD and various cardiac/cardio thoracic procedures.
Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Holy Spirit Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, chest tube insertions, and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered life-saving interventions by swiftly recognizing signs of patient deterioration and responding appropriately to emergencies.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Penn State University
Harrisburg, PA12-2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-2009
Skills
- 12 years of Intensive care unit experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- ECMO, Impella, LVAD, IABP
Certification
- Registered Nurse License- RN613570 expires 2027
- CCRN-expires 2026
- ACLS-expires 2027
- ECMO champion for HVICCU
- ECMO micro-credentialed though AACN
Timeline
Hear and Vascular Critical Care Registered Nurse
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
08.2014 - Current
Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Holy Spirit Hospital
06.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Penn State University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College
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