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Dean Sweeney

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse with 20 years experience in healthcare. Empathetic Dialysis Nurse with excellent relationship-building skills to support patients during treatments. Highly knowledgeable with nephrology and hemodialysis practices and training new staff on procedures. Excellent time management skills to maintain efficient patient flow, while delivering exceptional care. I have practiced as an RN in the following areas: medical surgical, progressive care, intensive care, proficient with various types of wound care and treatment devices. I was a paramedic in Florida prior to becoming a nurse and served in the military as a medic on one of my tour of duties.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Specialist

DSV Logistics
Missoula, MT
05.2021 - 02.2024
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Organized and managed the inventory of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Created detailed reports on logistics operations, including cost analysis, shipment tracking, and performance metrics.

Paramedic

Century Ambulance Services
Jacksonville, FL
09.1999 - 02.2024
  • Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
  • Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
  • Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
  • Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
  • Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.

Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

Acute Fresenius Kidney Care
Jacksonville, FL
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records specific to hemodialysis
  • Educated patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance
  • Administered medications to patients as directed by individual treatment plans
  • Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety
  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to other colleagues to maximize performance and quality of team operations
  • Ensured strict safety measures for medication administration, including accuracy of dose, route, drug,time, and patient identity
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for education
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing non-compliance

icu nurse, medical nurse

Florida Hospital New Smyrna
New Smyrna Beach, FL
10.2013 - 12.2018

I worked as medical surg nurse with advancement to icu nurse.

Traveling ICU Registered Nurse

Onward Healthcare
Wilton, CT
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Educated patients about health condition information and management, answering questions and providing informational materials.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Conducted all required testing to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans, manage treatments and carried out implemented treatment plans.
  • Advised patients' family members and caregiver's on care instructions.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient vitals on continuous basis and actualized emergency interventions to restore patients' conditions or stop negative reactions
  • Monitored patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Provided exemplary care to high acute patients requiring ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients and caregiver's on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
  • Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualized plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualized plans of care to meet patients' pre-operative and post-operative needs.

Icu Travel Nurse

Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
Omaha, NE
12.2017 - 06.2018

I completed 2 assignments successfully.

Part Time Nurse.

Doctor's choice home health
Daytona Beach, FL
02.2014 - 08.2015

I was as a per diem nurse doing home visit.

  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries. 
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care plans by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Assessed patient symptoms and vitals to determine necessary treatments.

Per Diem home nurse

Dr Choice
South Daytona, FL
06.2013 - 02.2014

performed home health visits.

  • Monitored patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Counseled patients and caregiver's, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.


cardiac telemetry nurse

The Villages Regional Hospital Emergency Room
The Villages, FL
06.2011 - 08.2013

worked  as primary nurse on cardiac pre and post heart cath and cardiac management

Paramedic

Emergency Medical Foundation
Daytona Beach, FL
03.1996 - 02.1999
  • Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
  • Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
  • Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
  • Recorded detailed notes about patient condition before arrival at hospital facility for documentation purposes.
  • Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
  • Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
  • Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lake Sumter Community College
Lake Sumter, FL
2011

High School Diploma -

Flagler Palm Coast High School
Flagler, Fl
04.1984

Skills

  • Hemodialysis 3008, 3008T
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Sterilization techniques mastery
  • Culturally sensitive
  • EMR proficiency: Meditech, Cerner, McKesson, Epic and Sunrise charting systems
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Ventilator, balloon pump, IV pumps

References

Zane Melvin (386) 235-9534

Kathleen Kelly Smith,RN Fresenius Manager (352)283-1598

Joy Charles-Paynas RN (352) 359-5309

Certification

Current BLS and ACLS Certifications

Timeline

Logistics Specialist

DSV Logistics
05.2021 - 02.2024

Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

Acute Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2018 - 04.2021

Traveling ICU Registered Nurse

Onward Healthcare
06.2018 - 08.2018

Icu Travel Nurse

Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
12.2017 - 06.2018

Part Time Nurse.

Doctor's choice home health
02.2014 - 08.2015

icu nurse, medical nurse

Florida Hospital New Smyrna
10.2013 - 12.2018

Per Diem home nurse

Dr Choice
06.2013 - 02.2014

cardiac telemetry nurse

The Villages Regional Hospital Emergency Room
06.2011 - 08.2013

Paramedic

Century Ambulance Services
09.1999 - 02.2024

Paramedic

Emergency Medical Foundation
03.1996 - 02.1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lake Sumter Community College

High School Diploma -

Flagler Palm Coast High School
Dean Sweeney