Savanah Sweet
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Executive Health and Development
Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - Current
- Provide nursing care to a very specific subset of professionals that includes CEO's, executives, entrepreneurs, and entertainers in expediting their healthcare in a very effective and timely manner
- Care provided via face-to-face, telephone, zoom, and portal messages. I worked both on campus at Mayo Clinic in addition to remotely.
- Effective time management skills as most of these patients are frequently traveling both domestic and internationally.
- Efficient in the use of MS Teams, Avaya telephone system, EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft Word, OneNote, Zoom, and Power Point
- Very self-motivated, efficient, and strong attention to detail as I work independently which requires constant re-evaluation of workload and adjusting priorities to meet patient needs and outcomes
- Received requests from patients including, but not limited to, physical exams, follow-up tests, lab orders, and medication refills. Nursing places orders for the physician to review and sign if appropriate
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Solid Organ Transplant
Mayo Clinic
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with liver failure, cirrhosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and end-stage renal disease
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
IV Technician
Mayo Clinic
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Prioritized urgent requests for IV placement, ensuring timely delivery to patients in critical condition.
- Perform peripheral IV placement in ICU, emergency department, pediatrics, radiology, and the general patient care areas
- Support the IV Transfusion nursing staff with placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
- Respond to Code Blue announcements
- Assist with medical emergencies such as cardiac or respirator arrest
- Assisted in Rapid Response pages
Phlebotomist
Mayo Clinic
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Mankato, MN06.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN06.2018
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Minnesota School of Business
Rochester, MN03.2008
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Case Management
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Medical Assessment
- Chart Updating
- Care Planning
- Setting up Referrals
- Precepting
- Treatment Planning
- ICD-10 forms
- Call Triaging
- Patient Counseling
- Preventive Health
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Executive Health and Development
Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Solid Organ Transplant
Mayo Clinic
09.2020 - 07.2022
IV Technician
Mayo Clinic
05.2016 - 09.2020
Phlebotomist
Mayo Clinic
01.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Minnesota School of Business
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