CARRIE WEAVER BSN, RN

• Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations.
• Skillful clinical judgment with excellent assessment skills along with ability to anticipate needs
• Strong Patient Safety Advocate
• Critical thinking –performs accurate recording, interpretation and response to stream of data that is present during surgery.
• Accurate assessment - responds appropriately and quickly to patient's psychological, social and biological health.
• Interpersonal communication skills –interact and collaborate with all members of team.

• Assists hospice agencies to prepare for state and accreditation surveys for Medicare deemed status
• Assists hospice agencies to be “survey ready” at all times to maintain Medicare compliance
• Performs quality and assurance reviews quarterly for select hospice agencies
• Audits patient charts for Medicare ADRs
• Performs Mock Surveys for select agencies to prepare for Medicare, ACHC, CHAP, and TJC surveys
• Educational Development
• Prepares and writes content for broad range of hospice topics for learning module system
• Keeps up to date with all regulatory and compliance issues related to healthcare and hospice per Medicare conditions of participation
• Keeps up to date with all regulatory and compliance issues related to healthcare and hospice per Texas Health and Human Services rules and regulations
• Keeps up to date with all regulatory and compliance issues related to healthcare and hospice per CHAP, ACHC, and TJC standards

• Brand new startup company –2018 April
• Added Community Based Palliative Care during pandemic ADC of 3 in 2018: ADC of 20 in 2023
• Spontaneous roles: Oversee 10-15 employees
• Director of Nursing
• QAPI
• Regulatory
• Instrumental in getting accredited by The Joint Commission in 2018 and 2022
• Infection control
• Manager of patient services
• Case management
• RN Consultant for sister nursing facility
• Policy and Procedure implementation, updates, and enhancements

• InterQual
• Insurance needs
• Participated in patient and family discharge planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.

• OR Experience in variety of general, orthopedic, GYN, urology, ENT surgical procedures
• Cross-trained in Preop
• Skillful clinical judgment with excellent assessment skills along with ability to anticipate needs
• Strong Patient Safety Advocate
• Critical thinking –performs accurate recording, interpretation and response to stream of data that is present during surgery
• Accurate assessment - responds appropriately and quickly to patient's psychological, social and biological health
• Interpersonal communication skills –interact and collaborate with all members of team.

• Managed and coordinated 15 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Oriented newly hired staff.
• Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
• Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
• Facilitate hiring of qualified hospice personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
• Provided strong leadership for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
• Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
• Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.

• Worked as hospice OC nurse, Case manager and Patient Care Coordinator.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to distressed hospice patients.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to patient, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Performed triage for patients after hours.

• Monitored, assessed, and managed 1-3 ICU patients at a time
• Crossed trained in ER and frequently floated to ensure quality care during staff shortages.
• Cross trained and worked in women's services and assisted with newborn care
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Worked as LVN in 2001 and then obtained RN licensure in 2003 working in various settings:

1. Med-surg- staff and Charge Nurse

• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

2. Newborn Care - LVN

• Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
• Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.

3. Home Health - RN

• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.

4. PACU -RN

• Performed assessments and prepared patients for surgery, took care of post op patients from all areas including C -sections, pediatrics, orthopedics, general surgeries, etc
• Assisted in endo and bronchoscopies performing conscious sedation.
• Document in OR during nursing shortages.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

• Instructed up to 30 vocational nursing students in classroom and in clinical areas
• Instructed on advanced med/surg and mental health mental illness in classroom
• Clinical instructor for med/surg and special rotations
• Instructed IV skills in classroom and clinically.
• Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
• Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
• Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
• Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.