EPIC trained
Maggie Sweet
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate BSN, RN with career history and experience in direct patient care, task management, and care coordination in both fast-paced environment and in the public health sphere. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle emotional and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor and attitude of service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Health Nurse
Metro Nashville Health Department
03.2025 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Led organization of staff/patient engagement event Great Saves 2024
- Advised patients and their caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted patients transitioning to 'comfort care' , advocating for patient's wishes to ensure best transition possible in vulnerable times.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Nurse Extern
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Spent over 275 hours partnering with a preceptor RN in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit and learned to communicate effectively with other healthcare team members by participating in morning rounds and handoff reports
- Prioritized care of neuro ICU patients with EVD drains, CRRT, central and arterial lines, vasopressors and other drip medications
- Gained confidence in what a day of nursing looks like by balancing skills practice, observation of experienced nurse's technique, and cultivating interest in critical care nursing.
Resource Pool Care Tech
Eskenazi Health
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Experienced areas including Postpartum, Med-Surg, ICU, Psychiatric and PACU units as well as the Emergency Department through employment in the resource pool
- Found passion for assisting patients from all backgrounds because of the hospital mission statement of 'serving the underserved population'
- Gained valuable time management and communication skills by managing bathing, blood sugar checks, restraints, and close observation of many patients at one time.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana05.2022
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection control
- Electronic health records management
- Workflow and patient management
Certification
CCRN certified
Software
Timeline
School Health Nurse
Metro Nashville Health Department
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
Nurse Extern
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Resource Pool Care Tech
Eskenazi Health
06.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Purdue University
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