Amy Weaver
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Highly trained and dedicated nurse with 25+ years experience at Trinity Health excelling in patient education and medication administration. Proven ability to advocate for patients and mentor staff, while enhancing recovery outcomes through effective health assessments and individualized care plans. Committed to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreOp/PACU Nurse/Educator
Trinity Health Surgical Services
Howell, Michigan
11.2016 - Current
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented changes in condition promptly.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new nursing educators and staff.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan
09.2000 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05-2000
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- IV Insertion
- Health assessments
- Preoperative instructions
- Electronic health records
- Staff mentoring
- Post Op teaching
- Recovery from general/spinal anesthesia
- conscious sedation
- continue bladder irrigation
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the year
- DAISY award
Certification
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ALCS)
Timeline
PreOp/PACU Nurse/Educator
Trinity Health Surgical Services
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
09.2000 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Administration
Oakland University
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