Ashley Weaver
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 10 years of Acute Care/Multiple specialties experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
- Neuro/Telemetry/Med/Surg/Float-33 Bed unit
- Providing care to a variety of patients with Neurological disorders/ trauma such as, seizures, brain tumors, brain cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism, dementia, stroke, brain bleeds as well as general med/surgical/oncology/ortho patients.
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Maxim Health Care
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Neuro/Telemetry/Med/Surg/Float-33 Bed unit
- Providing care to a variety of patients with Neurological disorders/ trauma such as, seizures, brain tumors, brain cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism, dementia, stroke, brain bleeds as well as general med/surgical/oncology/ortho patients.
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Cardiac Stepdown/Covid Unit-28 bed Unit
- Providing and managing care to a diverse group of patients from Cardiac, COVID and general step-down patients
- Assessing, monitoring and managing different cardiac drips, post cardiac cath, COVID patients on bipap/high flow oxygen
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Progressive Care/Med/Surg/Telemetry-46 Bed Unit
- Very diverse patient population including step down/critical patients, medical, surgical, telemetry, peritoneal dialysis, detox and psych.
- Experience working within the Quality Department at UPMC Mercy. Participation in staff education and quality improvement on the unit and hospital wide. Active participation in quality initiatives and TJC mock-surveys.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Quality Education Representative (Co-Chair)/Exemplary Professional Practice (Co-Chair)/Practice Council
- UPMC Mercy VTE Committee Member-complete monthly VTE/SCD audits, educate staff on blood clot prevention measures, research patients who developed VTE’s and share findings with management and peers for improvement.
- Hand Hygiene/ CORE Representative
- Recommended by nursing leadership to attend Fellowship Program. This program combines classroom sessions with real-life work to create an Evidence-Based Research Project that will be initiated in our respective health-care facilities.
- My project: Reducing 7-day readmissions by assessing, “Discharge Vital Signs.” This project included the engagement of 47 unit-based RNs, collaboration with unit-based practice council to gain support for evidence-based change, and staff engagement to improve patient outcomes. Project outcomes yielded a 9% decrease in 7-day readmissions. Project rolled out to other inpatient departments at UPMC Mercy.
- Presented at Nurses Week 2020 and won First Place
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Medical Solutions
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Medical/Surgical Unit-18 bed Unit
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Home Health Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted patients in maintaining mental wellness through engaging conversation and social interaction during visits.
- Supported patients'' daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation to promote independence.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2019
Diploma in Nursing -
Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA07.2014
Earned 61 credits in core (non-nursing) requirements and in health-related classes -
Community College of Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA07.2013
Skills
- Geriatric/Adult Nursing
- Telemetry/Vital sign assessment/monitoring for changes
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient/Family Education
- Wound Care
- Infection Prevention
- Privacy, Confidentiality, Safety Protocols
- Patient Assessments, Admissions/Discharges
- Medication/Iv Medication/Immunization Administration
- Discharge Planning and Collaboration with healthcare team
- Care Plan Development
- Acute and Chronic Disease Management
- Attention to detail, organization and time Management
- Multitasking Abilities,Adaptability,Flexibility,Reliability
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent/Effective Communication
- Critical thinking/Decision-Making/Judgement/Problem-solving
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection(Venous, PICC, Port)
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation using E record Powerchart, Epic, Med Pro, Microsoft Office
- Care Coordination/Patient and family Advocacy
- Precepting new staff and students/Charge Nurse
- Experience in chart audits and identifying areas of improvement within the entire heath care team
Certification
- Registered Nurse License in PA
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)
- NIH Certified
- ACT 33 Child Clearance
- ACT 34 Criminal Clearance
- ACT 73 FBI
References
Professional and personal references available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
AMN Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Maxim Health Care
06.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Medical Solutions
09.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2021
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy
01.2012 - 09.2014
Home Health Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
California University of Pennsylvania
Diploma in Nursing -
Mercy School of Nursing
Earned 61 credits in core (non-nursing) requirements and in health-related classes -
Community College of Allegheny County
- Registered Nurse License in PA
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)
- NIH Certified
- ACT 33 Child Clearance
- ACT 34 Criminal Clearance
- ACT 73 FBI
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