Caitlin Sweeney

Registered Nurse, Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit

Atlantic Health System

02.2022 - Current

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Used PRIDE Core Values to enhance patient satisfaction by building rapport and providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members as well as addressing and resolving conflicts promptly when they arose.
Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management to promote independence and participation in their medical care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments while maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA