Cherie Weightman

• Provided specialized care to infants with a wide variety of medical conditions

• Stabilize critically ill newborns, and prepare for transport.

• Proficient with both Meditech & Epic EHR systems.

• Assisted in procedures such as intubation, central line placement, Thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, emergency cardioversion.

• Attendance to all high risk deliveries

• Proficient in Neonatal Resuscitation, as well as in the education of Neonatal Resuscitation to unit staff as an NRP instructor.

•Administered medication, intravenous fluids, parental nutrition, enteral nutrition, blood transfusions as prescribed by physicians.

• Educated families on neonatal care, and support provided throughout treatment processes.
• Designated mentor who trained all new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices.
• Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, High-flow Vapotherm, Low-Flow NC and Oxygen hood FIO2 support for critically ill neonates.
• Implemented infection control measures such as contact, droplet, and standard precautions, as well as sterile technique compliance to prevent infection among patients.
• Provided education, comfort and emotional support to families with newborns requiring intensive care
• Capable of thinking and acting quickly while demonstrating a calm disposition in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes and seminars.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and lab results.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

• Provided specialized nursing care in a Level 2B Special Care Nursery for critically ill newborns, and premature infants >31 weeks gestation.
• Administered medications via enteral, parenteral, topical, buccal, intratracheal, intravenous, intramuscular, and ocular route as prescribed.
• Management of neonates whom required respiratory support via mechanical ventilation, CPAP, Hi-flow & Low-flow Nasal cannula FIO2, and cardiac/ respiratory monitoring.
• Assisting physician with bedside invasive & Noninvasive procedures such as LP, UVC, UVA, ABG’s, chest tube insertion, intubation, aseptic
• Attendance to all high risk deliveries, with proficient neonatal resuscitation skills.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to individualized neonatal care plans devised on providing optimal care, support, and lifesaving interventions.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and efficiently.
• Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety, and health standards.
• Educated families on neonatal care and support throughout treatment processes.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Facilitated referrals from primary care providers when a newborn requires specialized treatment or services.
• Skillful in assessing patient/ & families physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in the Special Care Nursery.
• Evaluated responses to interventions and modified plans of care accordingly.
• Kept track of changing signs of withdrawal and discomfort in neonates with intrauterine exposure to narcotics, while proactively working to minimize excess pain & discomfort through the use of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures.