Curriculum Vitae

Kathy Swarts

Co-founder Heartwork Productions
Ashland, Oregon 97520

http://www.heartworknursingseminars.com

Education

LPN, Rogue Community College

ADN, Umpqua Community College

Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Southern Oregon State University

Master of Science in Nursing, focus in Education from Walden University

Professional Experience

LPN, RN, Ashland Community Hospital

Staff Development/Education Manager, Ashland Community Hospital

Evening Hospital Supervisor, Ashland Community Hospital

Nursing Education, Ashland Community Hospital

Heartworks Productions Consultant and Educator

CPR Instructor

CPR Instructor Trainer

Professional Certifications

Community and Hospital CPR Instructor

American Heart Association CPR Instructor Trainer

Trauma Nursing Care Course (TNCC)

Newborn Advanced Life Support (NALS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Professional/Community /Service Organizations

Girl Scouts of America, Troop Leader

4-H of America, Group Leader and Educator

Helpline-Rape Crisis Volunteer/Counselor

Helpline-Sexual Abuse Prevention and Safety Instructor

American Heart Association, Educator

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Oregon Nurses' Association

Previous Presentations

Sexual Abuse and Rape Prevention, Talent Junior High School

Safety and Sexual Abuse Prevention, Briscoe Elementary School

Ashland Community Hospital New Employee Orientation and Training Updates

Blood Pressure Monitoring Classes for Hospital Volunteers

Intravenous Therapy Class for Radiology Department

Southern Oregon State University Student Nurses’ Orientation to the Hospital Experience

Teambuilding and Communication Workshops for Nurses at Ashland Community Hospital

Stress Management Classes for ACH Employees

Making the Most of Your Time–Time Management Techniques

Building Community in the Workplace

One and Two day Nursing Retreats:

Varied Medical-Surgical Nursing Care Related Topics

Cultural Diversity

Reaching Your Potential-a Workshop for Obstetric Nurses

Surviving the Crazy Days of Nursing

Honoring our Inner Wisdom

Supporting the Visionary in Nursing

Nurturing our Inner Selves

Embracing the Sacred Circle

Celebrating Our Inner Light

Caring as Sacred Practice-Caring for the Caregiver

Returning to the Heart of Work

Tricks of the Trade for Nurses

Caring as a Sacred Practice-Student Nurses

Supporting Spirit, Building Teams

Leadership Training for Nurses

Retreat experiences focus on the whole person: mind, body and spirit, and are a means of renewal. An artist, musician, and spiritual entity, Kathy integrates art projects, musical expression, and prayer into the retreat experiences.

Media Presentations:

Monthly Bulletin Board Educational Presentations,
Various Health-Related topics for all hospital personnel

History of Nursing Poster Presentation for Nurses’ Week, hung at Ashland Community Hospital

Authored Book-2004: "Moving Your Own Mountain:Finding the Heart of Your Work. A Self-Growth Workbook and companion For Moving Mount Angel"

Curriculum Vitae

Lori Lind

Co-founder, Heartwork Productions


Ashland, Oregon 97520

Web address: www.heartworknursingseminars.com

Education

Master's Degree in Health Care Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Post Master's in Nursing Education

Professional Experience

OHSU Nursing Instructor-BSN Program

Clinical Support-Surgery Center of Southern Oregon

Heartwork Productions-Consultant and Educator

Professional Certifications

CCRN-Critical Care Registered Nurse with AACN

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor

Regional Faculty for the American Heart Association for ACLS

CPR Instructor

Professional Organizations

Past Chairperson of the Personnel Committee United Way

Executive Board Member of the United Way

Past President of Oregon Nurses in Continuing Education

Secretary for the Oregon Nurses in Continuing Education

Past President of the Pacific Crest Regional Chapter
of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Board Member-Educational Chair-PCRC-AACN

Board Member of Medigrace

Community Activities

Host Family for American Language Academy Students

Previous Presentations

Six Months Teambuilding with Staff at GI Consultants

Teambuilding at SOSC

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class for Physicians

ACLS Instructor Training at ACH, Mercy Flights, and AF&R

Cultural Diversity Training

Staff Rights and Patients' Rights

Leadership Development Classes at ACH

Teambuilding and Communications Classes at ACH

Care for the Caregiver (Providence Hospital)

Health Care Profession for the Schools

Motivation for Change and Stress Management Community Classes

Risk Factor Modification (for Kiwanis Club)

Warning Signs of Heart Disease (For Moose Lodge)

Surviving the Crazy Days for Nurses

Creating Peace and Passion (Providence Hospital)

Stress Management and Workplace Safety for
Medford Public Works New Hire Orientation and Training

Conscious Sedation Training for Surgery Department

Critical Care Classes for ICU Seconds

Creating Balance for Increased Memory Retention
at The National Conference of Staff Developers in Washington, D.C.

Smoking Cessation Classes for the Health Care Professional

Coping with Holiday Stress

One and Two day Nursing Retreats:

Varied Medical-Surgical Nursing Care Related Topics

Cultural Diversity

Reaching Your Potential-a Workshop for Obstetric Nurses

Surviving the Crazy Days of Nursing

Honoring our Inner Wisdom

Supporting the Visionary in Nursing

Nurturing our Inner Selves

Embracing the Sacred Circle

Celebrating Our Inner Light

Caring as Sacred Practice-Caring for the Caregiver

Returning to the Heart of Work

Tricks of the Trade for Nurses

Caring as a Sacred Practice-Student Nurses

Media Presentations

Authored book: "Moving Mount Angel," in which the Heartwork Model (a business model designed by Lori) is presented in novel form. The Heartwork Model promotes respect, connection and commitment of staff as active participants in organizational success.