Sarah Sweatt MSN, RN

• Provided close monitoring and care of critically ill patients with various diagnoses in 12-bed ICU.
• Embraced roles of charge nurse, preceptor, and qualified observer.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Performed assessments, prioritizing data collection based on patient conditions and needs.
• Titrated hemodynamic medications to maintain homeostasis and assisted with bedside procedures.
• Provided education to patients and family members on patient condition, medications, and next steps.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, implementing care based on each patient's condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

(~36hours/week)

• Managed critical care of patient's experiencing cardiac events.
• Participated in thorough training to care for patient's with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD's).
• Assisted in performing conscious sedation bedside procedures such as synchronized cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Titrated hemodynamic intravenous medications.
• Demonstrated effective communication with healthcare workers and patient family members.
• Educated patients and patient family members/caregivers on medication and lifestyle changes related to patient diagnoses.

(~36-48 hours/week)