William Weiss
Mascoutah,Illinois
Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran Med/Surg and Psych Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 22-year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position with your facility.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Coordinator
Chestnut Health Systems
Maryville, IL
02.2000 - Current
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Inventoried medications, supplies and equipment and distributed stock to patients.
- Formulated and executed individual resident discharge plans before initiating checkout procedures.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse Duties
Chestnut Health Systems
Maryville, IL
02.2000 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Sanford-Brown College - Fenton
Fenton, MO05.1995
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Decision Making
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Routine Examinations
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Infection Control Procedures
- First Aid
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Therapy and Counseling
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Certified with the American Red Cross as CPR instructor
I train all staff at my current facility (nursing and non-medical staff) on an annual basis.
Past work experience as Emergency Medical Technician
Did this type of emergency care work from 1990 to 1991 with Med Star Ambulance.
Timeline
Nursing Coordinator
Chestnut Health Systems
02.2000 - Current
Nurse Duties
Chestnut Health Systems
02.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - RN
Sanford-Brown College - Fenton