Terence Sweeney
Modesto,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at Vituity, I've led teams to achieve top accreditations and significantly improve patient care in emergency settings. Recognized for quality improvement leadership and collaborative clinical pathway development, my expertise spans from process enhancement to mentoring. My approach has consistently elevated patient outcomes and satisfaction, showcasing my hard and soft skills in healthcare excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physician Champion for Stroke Center
Vituity
01.2018 - Current
- Helped Memorial Medical Center Achieve the American Heart Association's most distinguished status for Primary Stroke Centers 3 years running.
- Helped Reduce Door to Thrombolytic times below 45 minutes, a Best Practice.
Physician Champion for Sepsis Committee
Vituity
01.2018 - Current
- Helped Memorial Medical Center reduce Septic Shock Mortality to a Best Practice Level.
- Helped Improve Performance on the SEP-1 measure for Sepsis.
- Developed new clinical pathways for managing Sepsis Patients.
Quality Director Emergency Department
Vituity
01.2015 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering providers and nursing staff to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Finance Director for Emergency Department
Vituity
01.2015 - Current
- I am the Finance Director for our Emergency Physicians at our Site at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.
- Work with our Revenue Cycle Management staff to improve reimbursement at our site.
- Have improved our site provider Earned Hourly wages each year.
- Helped capture greater reimbursement for Bedside Ultrasounds,
- Help create Bonus plan for our Advanced Providers to incentivize productivity.
Physician Champion for Chest Pain Center
Vituity
01.2010 - Current
- Helped Memorial Medical Center in Modesto achieve the American Heart Association's most distinguished Platinum Award for Chest Pain Center/STEMI Centers 4 years running.
- Helped Achieve American College of Cardiology's Highest Accreditation Status for Chest Pain Center/STEMI 5 years running.
- Helped Reduce Door to Balloon Times for STEMI to under 60 minutes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Assistant Medical Director
Vituity
01.2000 - Current
- Developed targeted quality improvement initiatives, reducing Emergency Department throughput times and enhancing patient satisfaction levels.
- Spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge medical technology, improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior physicians and Advanced Providers, fostering a supportive learning environment to improve overall team performance.
Medical Director for Mercy Air Ambulance
Air Methods Corporation/Mercy Air
01.1998 - Current
- I am a Medical Director for multiple Air Ambulance Bases for Mercy Air in California.
- Assist in training and education for Air Ambulance crews consisting of Paramedics and Registered Nurses.
- Assist in Training skills in Cadaver Labs and Simulation Labs.
- Teach various Critical Care Skills including: Cricothyroidotomy airways, Intraosseous Lines, Chest Tube Insertion, Video Laryngoscopy, Escharotomy for Burn Patients etc.
- Participate in Clinical Case Reviews, On-Line Medical Control, Chart Reviews, Clinical Debriefs with Flight Crew and other Supervisors.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
Emergency Physician
Vituity
08.1987 - Current
- Extensive Experience in Emergency Department Leadership with focus on Process Improvement, Quality Metrics, Patient Experience, and Reimbursement.
- Mentored medical students in emergency medicine best practices, enhancing their clinical knowledge and skills.
- Developed strong relationships with local EMS providers, ensuring optimal coordination during critical situations.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in emergency medicine, consistently attending conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on relevant techniques and technologies.
- Reduced patient wait times through efficient triage and prioritization of critical patients.
Education
INTERN AND RESIDENCY - Emergency Medicine And Internal Medicine
KERN MEDICAL CENTER
07-1987
M.D. - Medicine
USC-KECK School of Medicine
06-1983
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-1979
Skills
- Quality Improvement Leadership Experience
- Medical Provider Partner of the Year for Memorial Medical Center 2022
- Mountain Valley EMS Agency Physician of the Year Award 2003
- Caregiver Star Award Memorial Medical Center 2006
- Physician Champion for Stroke/Sepsis/STEMI
- Experience in Emergency Department provider Reimbursement
Accomplishments
Have Helped Memorial Medical Center in Modesto Achieve the most distinguished award status for their Stroke and Chest Pain Center/STEMI Center programs.
Affiliations
- Fellow American College of Emergency Physicians
- Member Aeromedical Physicians Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member California Chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians
Certification
Diplomate of American Board of Emergency Medicine
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physician Champion for Stroke Center
Vituity
01.2018 - Current
Physician Champion for Sepsis Committee
Vituity
01.2018 - Current
Quality Director Emergency Department
Vituity
01.2015 - Current
Finance Director for Emergency Department
Vituity
01.2015 - Current
Physician Champion for Chest Pain Center
Vituity
01.2010 - Current
Assistant Medical Director
Vituity
01.2000 - Current
Medical Director for Mercy Air Ambulance
Air Methods Corporation/Mercy Air
01.1998 - Current
Emergency Physician
Vituity
08.1987 - Current
Diplomate of American Board of Emergency Medicine
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine
INTERN AND RESIDENCY - Emergency Medicine And Internal Medicine
KERN MEDICAL CENTER
M.D. - Medicine
USC-KECK School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
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