Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Certification
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Barbara Wenham

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Pediatric nurse with 30+ years of experience working with children and their families in a variety of settings, including hospital, physician's office, and school setting. Serving as a preceptor in the hospital setting as well as a peer mentor in the clinical and school setting.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel nurse

Doernbecher Children's Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses such as Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes and chronically ill children.

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Preceptor

Novant Health/Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2023
  • Managed all aspects of care including chemotherapy, wound care, medication management and phlebotomy in pediatric acute setting.
  • Managed staffing needs of 28 bed unit.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

School Nurse

Rock Hill School District/Mt. Gallant Elementary
10.2013 - 05.2019
  • Creates environment where students feel safe and comfortable sharing concerns related to school and home.
  • Partner with administration regarding sensitive student issues.
  • Provide clear communication with parents and teachers regarding student health needs and follow up as needed
  • Ensure safe and healthy school environment for all students and staff
  • Selected as resource for implementation and training of new electronic medical record system for all 26 district schools.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.

Clinical Lead Nurse

Novant Health/Presbyterian Pediatric Cardiology
06.2005 - 10.2013
  • Managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while consistently achieving high patient satisfaction scores
  • Coordinated busy specialty clinic with outside physician and staff
  • Performed EKG's and exercise stress testing as well as application of various heart monitors
  • Maintained inventory of medical supplies.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of cardiology conditions and best ways to manage.

Staff Nurse/Preceptor

Novant Health/ Hemby Children's Hospital
01.1994 - 06.2005
  • Supported and ensured competency of new graduates in clinical setting.
  • .Provided patient care for chronically ill children.
  • Handled all aspects of care including chemotherapy, wound care and medication management in pediatric hospital setting.
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.

Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital/Medical Surgical Unit
01.1993 - 01.1994

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC
12.1992

Skills

  • Epic Systems
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management

References

References available upon request

Awards

Robert Moore Pediatric Award, 1993, Given to a graduating senior who exemplified excellence in the care of children.

Certification

  • BLS Expiration 2/25
  • PALS Expiration 2/25
  • APHON expiration 12/25

Timeline

Travel nurse

Doernbecher Children's Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse/Preceptor

Novant Health/Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2023

School Nurse

Rock Hill School District/Mt. Gallant Elementary
10.2013 - 05.2019

Clinical Lead Nurse

Novant Health/Presbyterian Pediatric Cardiology
06.2005 - 10.2013

Staff Nurse/Preceptor

Novant Health/ Hemby Children's Hospital
01.1994 - 06.2005

Staff Nurse

Presbyterian Hospital/Medical Surgical Unit
01.1993 - 01.1994

Diploma - Nursing

Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing

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