JACOB WEAVER, BSN, RN
Kittrell,NC
Summary
Passionate candidate who is dedicated to providing patient-centered care, as well as ensuring safety and well-being. Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and desires to treat patients as more than a medical record number. Graduate of Watts College of Nursing with clinical experience in medical surgical units, step-down units, and the OR. Current employee in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at DUH seeking transfer.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse in Neuro ICU
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed neurological and head-to-toe assessments
- Gained certification in the NIH Stroke Scale
- Monitored vitals and labs and reported any abnormal trends/values to the physician
- Developed positive relationships with patients and their families by exemplifying Duke values
- Collected and sent labs including blood, urine, and fecal
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications. Some titration of drips, such as Nicardipine
PROFESSIONAL NURSING ASSISTANT
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared sterile field of OR rooms and rearranged equipment as needed
- Retrieved medications from pharmacy for procedures
- Positioned patients
- Assisted surgeons to scrub in
- Stocked OR cores
- Cleaned and sanitized OR rooms post procedure, and disposed of waste according to Duke policy and procedures
SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Henderson Family YMCA
Henderson, NC
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games, and field trips
- Worked one-on-one with special needs children
- Led large group devotionals
- Ensured camper dietary restrictions and allergies were followed
CHURCH YOUTH LEADER
Harriett Baptist Church
Henderson, NC
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Fostered relationships with students, provided counseling, planned and led Bible study meetings, facilitated group activities, coordinated and led youth on field trips
HOST
Chick-fil-A of Henderson
Henderson, NC
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of dining room, bathrooms, and kitchen area
- Stocked all dining room, bathroom, and kitchen items
- Resolved customer service and food-related issues
- Supported serving staff
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs
- Occasionally manned registers
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Watts College Of Nursing
12.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES & SPANISH FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS MINOR -
University Of North Carolina
05.2021
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Vance County Early College High School
05.2017
Skills
- Head to toe and focused assessments
- Accurate charting/documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Connecting with patients
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Prioritization
- Working under pressure
- Mathematical skills
Languages
Spanish, Advanced, UNC Chapel Hill
Educational Achievements
- Current member of Watts Santa Filomena Honor Society
- Class representative for 2 years at Watts
- Ranked top 10% of class at Vance County Early College
- Graduated salutatorian at Vance County Early College
- National Honors Society member
- Student judicial club member at Vance County Early College
- President's Award for Educational Excellence Recipient
- Honored in Leading the Pack Ceremony at Vance County Early College
Community Service
Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition (ISLA) Volunteer, Durham, NC, 08/2020 - 11/2020
- Improved in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish through 20 service hours with ISLA as a part of the UNC Spanish Capstone course, researched internship opportunities for high school seniors of ISLA, translated documents to Spanish for ISLA parents, attended staff meetings and learned about ISLA's service to the community and the programs they provide, and contacted potential partner organizations to collaborate with ISLA for projects
Area Christians Together in Service Volunteer, Henderson, NC, 12/22/2022
- Unloaded produce used to feed the needy of our community, checked expiration dates and ensured safe quality of food, and cleaned/sanitized the facility
Accomplishments
- Former member of Watts Santa Filomena Honor Society
- Class representative for 2 years at Watts
- Ranked top 10% of class at Vance County Early College
- Graduated salutatorian at Vance County Early College
- National Honors Society member
- Student Judicial Club member at Vance County Early College
- President's Award for Educational Excellence Recipient
- Honored in Leading the Pack Ceremony at Vance County Early College
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Neuro ICU
Duke University Hospital
02.2024 - Current
PROFESSIONAL NURSING ASSISTANT
Duke University Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2023
SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Henderson Family YMCA
06.2018 - 08.2022
CHURCH YOUTH LEADER
Harriett Baptist Church
03.2017 - 08.2017
HOST
Chick-fil-A of Henderson
03.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Watts College Of Nursing
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES & SPANISH FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS MINOR -
University Of North Carolina
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Vance County Early College High School