Mary Ellen Sweetser
Edina,Minnesota
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Edina Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
Cardiology Coordinator
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2006 - 04.2010
- Coordinate care across cardiology service line to expedite patient services to discharge
- Teach patient/families about hospital stay/procedures
- Assess patient/family needs in hospital and at discharge and coordinate service to meet needs
- Ex: social worker for placement, transportation needs for appointments
- Mentored hospital staff RN's for cardiology services goals
- Assisted medical residents with cardiology service lines and how to meet tasks.
Cardiology Care Coordinator
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2002 - 01.2006
- Implement opening of cardiology short stay unit/23 hour stay for cardiology patients
- Train staff on requirements
- Assist with peer reviews
- Evaluated policies/procedures to meet care goals.
GI Lab Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Administer conscious sedation to patients undergoing GI procedures: EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EUS, PEG placements
- Teach patients and families about pre/peri/post procedure expectations
- Respond to emergency situations on call
- EX: GI bleeds, removal of foreign objects.
Cath Lab Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1997 - 02.2000
- Administer conscious sedation to patients receiving cardiology procedures EX: pacemaker/ICD insertions, cardiology ablations, stent placements, pericardial tapd
- Teach patients pre/peri/post procedure requirements/expectations
- Trained incoming staff/assisted with peer review
- Participated research protocols with patient care
- Respond to emergency situations for care on call.
Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Cared for neurology patients as entry level RN
- Worked float pool position on varied patient care needs.
Education
Nursing -
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
Buffalo, NY05.1987
No Degree - Prenursing Studies
University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.1986
Skills
- Minnesota RN license, not current
- BCLS/ACLS trained, need recertification
- Electronic health record trained for EPIC
- Trained TB reader
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Edina Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Cardiology Coordinator
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2006 - 04.2010
Cardiology Care Coordinator
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2002 - 01.2006
GI Lab Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2000 - 01.2002
Cath Lab Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1997 - 02.2000
Staff RN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1993 - 01.1997
Nursing -
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
No Degree - Prenursing Studies
University of New York At Buffalo
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