Christine Weaver
Weyers Cave,VA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Western State Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and empathetic communication. Skilled in wound care and vital signs monitoring, I excel in developing personalized care plans and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western State Hospital
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Wellness Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Regency of Augusta Assisted Living Community
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through effective communication and empathetic nursing care.
- Facilitated continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings by collaborating closely with case managers, social workers, and other key stakeholders.
- Coordinated vaccination clinics aimed at reducing the incidence of preventable diseases within the community.
- Streamlined clinical procedures by implementing evidence-based best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented this information on patient charts.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Massanutten Technical School
Harrisonburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Medication dispensing
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient assessments
- Family communication
- Catheter care
Certification
- Ordained Minister - 2023-current
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2005-current
- UAI and ISP certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Western State Hospital
09.2024 - 06.2025
Wellness Nurse/LPN Charge Nurse
Regency of Augusta Assisted Living Community
07.2022 - 12.2024
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Massanutten Technical School
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