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Nora J. Sweeney

registered nurse
Goodyear,,AZ

Work History

Guest Relations.

Robson Community PebbleCreek
Goodyear, AZ
05.2015 - Current
  • Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

RN Staff Nurse

Huntington Infertility
Pasadena, CA
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.

RN Charge Nurse

St Joseph’s Hospital
Burbank, CA
04.1993 - 02.2010
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.

RN Staff Nurse

St. Lukes Hospital
Pasadena, CA
03.1992 - 05.1997
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • 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.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Education

St James’s Hospital
Dublin Ireland
04.1973

The Meath Hospital
Dublin Ireland
05.1970

Childrens Hospital Temple Street
Dublin. Ireland
1967

Skills

Practiced as a Nurse Midwife in Ireland for 9 years Saudi Arabia for 10 years I became the Nursing Director of the OB Department in Aramco, Dhahran Saudi Arabia I Assisted in the Design of a 92 bed OB unit and was there to open the New Hospital Wing

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of New Obstetrical wing from a Nursing Perspective. Tested and ordered Equipment for the Wing from USA and Europe.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • I was Hired to set up and open “ The Birth Center” in St. Luke’s Hospital Pasadena CA. In 1992.

Timeline

Guest Relations.

Robson Community PebbleCreek
05.2015 - Current

RN Staff Nurse

Huntington Infertility
03.2014 - 06.2017

RN Charge Nurse

St Joseph’s Hospital
04.1993 - 02.2010

RN Staff Nurse

St. Lukes Hospital
03.1992 - 05.1997

St James’s Hospital

The Meath Hospital

Childrens Hospital Temple Street

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