Elizabeth Weaver

• Preceptor for new hires
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Neuro step-down unit

Clinic nurse