Theresa Sweat

• Ensured accurate documentation of endoscopy findings for timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during endoscopy procedures.
• Participated in ongoing cross-training initiatives to expand skill sets and provide support across various functions within the nursing team.
• Educated patients on post-procedure care, increasing adherence to discharge instructions and promoting overall wellbeing.
• Established strong rapport with patients undergoing invasive procedures, alleviating anxiety levels before commencing treatments.
• Assisted physicians in performing complex endoscopic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
• Applied advanced nursing skills to handle emergency situations during endoscopic procedures calmly and effectively.
• Managed sedation administration for optimal pain relief during clinical sessions while monitoring vital signs closely.
• Trained extensively in advanced endoscopic procedures including ERCP, POEM, EMR and ESR as well as bronchoscopy procedures.

While at NGMC I worked in surgical short stay, ICU (during Covid) and endoscopy..

• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
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• Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Maintained high standards of clinical excellence through regular participation in professional development opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
• Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.

• Provide complete care for up to 6 patients including head to toe assessments
• Administer medication therapy for patients
• Provide written and oral communication with family and physicians regarding care and medication of patients
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Act as patient advocate for changes in status and needs
• Responsible for admission processing of new patients and release processing of existing patients
• Worked with Cerner and McKesson hospital care system
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Perform charting for all patient while ensuring all HIPAA standards were followed.