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
Portland, OR
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
Rock Hill, SC
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
Charlotte, NC
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
Charlotte, NC
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, NC12.1992
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