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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Baptist Premier
06.2013 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- 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.
- 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.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN Staff Nurse PRN
Axon Neurology
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN, Emergency Department
River Oaks Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Emergency Department
Rankin County Medical Center
06.2003 - 06.2008
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern MS
12.1992
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
05.1989
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
Additional Information
Complete employment history is available at request.
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern MS
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
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