Robert Sweeney

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary, especially in the context of monitoring/treating alcohol or opiate withdrawal.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention, especially in regard to a wide variety of psychiatric medications.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patients' families when their loved one was experiencing a new onset or ongoing/persistent mental illness, serving as a liaison between the Treatment Team and the patients' loved ones.
• Contributed to Behavioral Rounds meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress toward reaching established goals of care, and/or establishing a Special Behavior Plan to address unique challenges.
• Educated patients, family members and caregivers on discharge instructions (referencing the After Visit Summary),
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute psychiatric episodes and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
• Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs; did so as a member of a Treatment Team evaluating/treating patients undergoing Court Ordered Evaluation and Court Ordered Treatment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
• Educated families/patients on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as Outpatient Case Management, housing assistance, and follow-up with psychiatric/medical healthcare providers.
• Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.

Provided care to orthopedic, trauma, renal and cardiac patients.

• Guided adolescent clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
• Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help adolescent clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
• Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.