Barrie Wenger
Registered Nurse
Philadelphia,USA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated RN with extensive experience at Shriners Hospitals for Children, specializing in pediatric orthopedic care. Proven leadership in nursing staff management and expertise in IV therapy. Committed to delivering culturally-sensitive care and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and education. Passionate about improving the lives of children and their families. Dedicated care of the geriatric patient requiring chronic and long term care in a facility setting.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op /PACU RN/CHARGE NURSE
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Philadelphia, PA
01.2007 - Current
- Provide comprehensive, professional nursing care to pediatric orthopedic and spinal cord injury patients requiring surgery.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal care to patients
- Provide Individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders, recognized nursing practices and established hospital policies
- Enforce compliance with HIPAA/JCAHO requirements
- Instruct patients and caregivers on pre and post-operative treatment and medication administration
- Monitor patients under anesthesia in PACU setting
- Oversee vital signs, bedside procedures, administer medications and assess overall recovery
- Attend PACU/OR related meetings
- Unit preceptor and mentor
- Electronic medical record super user
- Manage daily staffing needs and flow within the Pre-op and PACU
Pediatric Staff Nurse/ PICU Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
01.2003 - Current
- Provided care for patients with diverse medical, surgical, and rehabilitation needs in inpatient unit and PICU.
- Delivered proficient care for tracheostomy patients requiring ventilator support.
Staff Nurse Long Term Care
Immaculate Mary Home
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans, anticipating daily needs.
- Administered medications, including insulin, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Treated and monitored wounds, performing wound care and dressing changes.
- Maintained effective communication with physicians to coordinate patient care.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Inova Hospital for Women and Children
Falls Church, VA
01.1997 - 06.1998
- Provided direct quality care to patients ranging in age from newborn to adolescents with varying medical and surgical conditions
- Daily monitoring, recoding, and evaluating of up to 5 patients with acute and chronic diseases
- Intravenous administration of medications, blood and blood products
- Extensive care of patients with Cystic fibrosis and Asthma
- Interact and communicate with patients and families of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds providing quality care and treatment
- Active participant on many committees and patient focused educational events
Pediatric Staff Nurse / Intermediate Respiratory Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
Washington, DC
09.1993 - 06.1998
- Care of patients with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Tracheomalcia and other airway and respiratory conditions requiring Tracheostomy and Mechanical Ventilation
- Provided care to acute and chronic care children with many multi-system disorders and diseases
- Worked with premature patients to help advance with feedings and other developmental growth
- Provided intravenous therapy including parenteral nutrition, TPN and Lipids
- Functioned as rotating charge nurse
- Collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team
- Provided extensive education regarding mechanical ventilation and gastrostomy feedings to families for patients upon discharge to home
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA06.1993
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator skills
- Wound and burn care
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Daisy Award Nominee
- 2016
- 2017
Accomplishments
- Multiple Employee of the Quarter Nominations
Affiliations
- Volunteer at food bank and Women’s shelter
Timeline
Staff Nurse Long Term Care
Immaculate Mary Home
03.2020 - 07.2022
Pre-Op /PACU RN/CHARGE NURSE
Shriners Hospitals for Children
01.2007 - Current
Pediatric Staff Nurse/ PICU Nurse
Shriners Hospital for Children
01.2003 - Current
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Inova Hospital for Women and Children
01.1997 - 06.1998
Pediatric Staff Nurse / Intermediate Respiratory Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
09.1993 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science Degree -
Walden University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College