Bethann Weniger
Papillion,NE
Summary
Ambitious and experienced RN with strong range of both clinical and interpersonal communication skills. Excels at prioritization, critical thinking, quick decision making, communication and teamwork. Passionate, conscientious, fast learner, engaging, curious, and genuine. Confident using technology, experience utilizing telehealth and EMR, proficient in typing, consistent with complete and accurate documentation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Titan Medical Group
Omaha, NE
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Critical Care RN-COVID ICU
Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Cared for patients with complications from COVID-19
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
Bellevue, NE
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatment
- Interpreted telemetry rhythms, managed catheters, chest tubes, wound vacs, rectal tubs, foley catheters, arterial lines, administered and titrated vasoactive, sedation, dysrhythmia medications and thrombolytic therapies, as well as continuous pain control and insulin drips
- Delivered outstanding patient care in an Intensive Care Units
Charge Nurse
CHI Health Midlands
Papillion, NE
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients
- Provided patient care in med-surg/PCU unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment including medication administration, wound care, monitoring and interventions
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
Nurse Manager
Hillcrest Health and Rehab
Bellevue, NE
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Performed assessments, administered medications, set nursing goals, implemented interventions, evaluated outcomes. Used critical thinking skills to provide safe care for patients. Chart ed all assessments, goals, interventions, outcomes, and basic information about patient. Interacted with patients, staff members in a positive and professional manner
Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Staff Nurse 4 SouthRehab & Acute Care for the Elderly Performed assessments, administered medications, set nursing goals, implemented interventions, evaluated outcomes, Used critical thinking skills to provide safe care for patients Charted all assessments, goals, interventions, outcomes, and basic information about patient
- Interacted with patients, staff members in a positive and professional manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha2009
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong decision making
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
Additional Information
- Outgoing
- Organized
- Highly motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Quick learner
- Detail oriented
- Positive attitude
- Professional
- Strong leader
- Compassionate
- Mom to four boys
Accomplishments
DAISY Award Recipient
Phi Theta Kappa
Dean’s List
Horizon Scholarship
Merit Scholarship
Kathryn Scheffler Scholarship
Carolyn Scott Scholarship
4-H Scholarship
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Qualified Preceptor
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Titan Medical Group
11.2021 - Current
Critical Care RN-COVID ICU
Nebraska Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nebraska Medicine Bellevue
02.2019 - 10.2020
Charge Nurse
CHI Health Midlands
01.2017 - 02.2019
Nurse Manager
Hillcrest Health and Rehab
01.2016 - 01.2016
Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Metropolitan Community College