Christy Weldon
Brandon,MS
Summary
RN with a proven track record at Baptist Premier, excelling in patient management and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes through compassionate care and clinical judgment. Skilled in leading teams and mentoring new staff, significantly improving team efficiency and patient care standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Baptist Premier
06.2013 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Staff Nurse PRN
Axon Neurology
06.2006 - 05.2013
RN, Emergency Department
River Oaks Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
RN, Emergency Department
Rankin County Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
RN, Emergency Department
University Medical Center
06.1999 - 06.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
RN, Emergency Department
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.1998 - 09.1998
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1998
RN, Emergency Department
Southwest MS Medical Center
06.1994 - 06.1996
Staff RN and Charge Nurse
Marion County General
01.1993 - 06.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern MS
Hattiesburg, MS12.1992
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.1989
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Team Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
RN
Baptist Premier
06.2013 - Current
RN Staff Nurse PRN
Axon Neurology
06.2006 - 05.2013
RN, Emergency Department
River Oaks Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
RN, Emergency Department
Rankin County Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
RN, Emergency Department
University Medical Center
06.1999 - 06.2004
RN, Emergency Department
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.1998 - 09.1998
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Medical Center
06.1996 - 06.1998
RN, Emergency Department
Southwest MS Medical Center
06.1994 - 06.1996
Staff RN and Charge Nurse
Marion County General
01.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern MS
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
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