Jennifer Weiss
Nursing
York,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Atrium COSA
Rock Hill, SC
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Intra-op RN circulating and scrubbing Orthopedic cases.
- Setup OR room with surgical tech ensuring all instruments and implants were available.
- Monitored and ensured sterile field and environment
- Collaborated with OR team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care before during and after surgical procedure
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Charge RN
Atrium One Day Surgery Unit
Charlotte, NC
08.1998 - 12.2016
- ENT Charge RN scrubbing and circulating all cases, ensuring instruments for the day and sterilization needs. Making staff assignments for these rooms.
- Circulated Orthopedic, GYN, Plastics, Peds Urology, Dental and General surgical cases.
- Charge RN running the 11 Operating room day to day schedule by making staff assignments, moving scheduled cases as needed to keep schedule on time. Increased overall productivity by 60%
- One Day Surgery representative on Surgical Services weekly meeting.
- Collaborated with physicians, anesthesiologists, CRNA's and room staff of probable delays to schedule at morning staff meeting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with other units for supplies, instruments or staff needs
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
RN Assisant Manager
Atium CVRU
Charlotte, NC
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Managed and staffed 14 bed Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
- Recovered Neonates through Adult Open Heart surgery including Heart Transplants and Vascular cases
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium CVRU
Charlotte, NC
08.1993 - 01.1998
- Recovered Open Heart patients with multiple Inotropic drips, Swan Ganz Catheters, Arterial Lines, Balloon Pumps, LVADS and Open chest patients.
- Participated in codes with other teammates requiring ACLS
- Stabilized patient with titration of Inotropic drips, Cardiac Output, I/O's, VS, Labs and blood products.
- Updated surgeon and residents as warranted.
- Maintained Chest tubes patency.
- Worked with Respiratory therapy to wean patients off of ventilator via blood gases.
- Apprised family of patients well being answering questions and teaching as needed
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Xavier
Cincinnati05.1993
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Equipment Sterilization
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Supply Management
- Instrument Sterilization
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Achieved 60% increase in productivity through effectively coordinating operating room schedule.
- Pinnacle award for ontime starts 100%
- Oversaw and entered 7,000 Doctors preference cards to new computer operating program for ODS and assisting Main OR as well
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
RN
Atrium COSA
12.2016 - 06.2021
Charge RN
Atrium One Day Surgery Unit
08.1998 - 12.2016
RN Assisant Manager
Atium CVRU
01.1996 - 01.1998
RN Staff Nurse
Atrium CVRU
08.1993 - 01.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Xavier
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