Benjamin Weishaar
Salina,KS
Summary
Experienced ICU nurse with a passion for cardiovascular care and hands-on involvement in complex patient management. Skilled in interpreting hemodynamics, titrating vasoactive medications, and responding to rapidly changing clinical conditions. Motivated to advance into a career of perfusion to be a part of a cardiac surgery team and optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health Center
Salina, KS
07.2021 - Current
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Coordinated multifaceted care of patient with entire care team.
Nursing Specialty Technician
Salina Regional Health Center
Salina, KS
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to streamline care plans and improve patient safety.
- Managed time effectively to provide quality patient-centered care while ensuring timely documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Manhattan, KS
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and medical staff to enhance care experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Salina, KS05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-2019
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Problem-solving in high stress environments
- Adaptability to continuously changing patient status
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Time management
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- CCRN
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
Salina Regional Health Center
07.2021 - Current
Nursing Specialty Technician
Salina Regional Health Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
12.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Kansas State University