Jennifer Weyant
Morrisville,NC
Summary
Seasoned and dedicated Registered Nurse with a well rounded background of specializes in both the Ambulatory and Inpatient hospital setting with perspective from both a front line staff nurse and a nurse leadership/management. Seeking to utilize my talents to provide exceptional and compassionate patient care to a new area of nursing where I can continue to learn and contribute to my profession.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Procedural Float Pool
Duke University Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients by providing nursing support to various Duke Ambulatory Hematology Oncology Departments throughout the Duke Health System.
- Administer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Blood products, IV Iron, as well as other supportive care interventions such as IV hydration, electrolytes, antibiotics, antiemetics, steroids, etc, when working in the the infusion centers. Locations include: DUH Cancer Center Oncology Treatment Center, DUH Radiation Oncology Alcove, DRaH Cancer Center Cary Location, and DRH Cancer Center.
- Trained to administer BCG bladder treatments for bladder cancer.
- Provide Phlebotomy support at DUH Blood Cancer and DUH Port Lab Department in the Cancer Center by demonstrating expertise in various types of intravenous access devices, including peripheral catheters, midline catheters, and central lines.
- Cross trained to float to COVID clinic to administer antibody infusions.
- Demonstrate adaptability by adjusting quickly to new units, policies, and procedures within the float pool setting.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, high quality nursing caring that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while concurrently utilizing strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Contribute to hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives through active participation on a Policy and Procedure Task Force committee in which we are currently reviewing over 500 polices throughout the Health system.
- Advocate for patient safety by reporting concerns to leadership, educators, and entering events into the SRS system to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in oncology nursing practice.
RN, Hyperbarics
Duke Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Care for patients undergoing treatment in the hyperbaric department with a broad range of diagnosis and health status. These include both outpatients and admitted patients.
- Dive with the patients in the hyperbaric chamber while applying/providing 100% O2 directly to the patients, assessing VS, monitoring their status, and providing interventions/care as needed throughout the dive.
- Ensure patient and staff safely at all times by following policy, performing frequent safety checks, and updating the operator and charge nurse of any concerns during dive.
Clinical Team Lead, 4th Floor Medical Oncology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Responsible for the day to day operations of busy Medical-Oncology unit that cared for general medical and oncology patients (including chemotherapy administration as well as symptoms management) as well as additional patient populations such as: psychiatric (on involuntary commitment waiting clearance or placement), telemetry monitored, step-down, end of life care to Hospice contracted beds, and at surgical overflow.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Completed frequent Patient and Staff rounds to identify unit successes and areas in need of improvement to ensure patient safety, staff engagement, as well as both Patient and staff satisfaction.
- Served as a liaison between staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Chart auditing and data collection.
- Ensured staff staffing (RN, LPN, NA, UE, HUC) on all shifts by collaborating with manager and team to create a balanced schedule that allowed for optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Collaborated with other Hospital departments to ensure all units were properly staffed.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for staff.
- Completed staff midyear and yearly evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with mandatory staff certification and licensing as well as coordinating yearly revalidation of skills.
- Developed, implemented, and participated in daily interdisciplinary meetings.
- Set clear job role expectations at hire and provided positive reinforcement and coaching as needed.
- Communicated unit updates, practice changes, policy updates, etc. with staff by multiple modalities to ensure that all staff had the information they needed to be successful.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels (Falls, Patients Satisfaction, CLABSI, IVC hold, etc). Assisted with QI projections and RCAs.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2011
- Served as both charge nurse and floor nurse as needed, as well as preceptor for new staff.
- Provided care to a variety of patient populations, including: step-down, oncology, medical, surgical, psychiatric, telemetry monitored, and Hospice Patients.
- Co developed and served on the Hospitals first Code Gray TCT (Therapeutic Containment Team) which included a group of nurses with advanced training (CPI) to respond to and manage Patients with escalating behavior.
- Obtained additional training and certification to be able to administer chemotherapy and Immunotherapy.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, 2E Surgical Unit
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2007
- Cared for preoperative and postoperative surgical patients, including: general, thoracic, orthopedic, gyn, gu, and plastic surgery patients.
- Frequently floated to post pardem department and occasionally cared for mothers experiencing fetal demise.
- Served as charge nurse, staff nurse, and preceptor.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Managed patients pain through a range of techniques (including PCA and epidural pumps) for improved patient comfort during the recovery process.
- Nursing interventions included complex dressing changes (including VACs, flaps, drains, leach therapy, etc).
- Diligently adhered to pathway orders to ensure patient safely, recovering, and timely discharge.
Shift Coordinator/Charge/Staff Nurse, 6N Neurology
JFK Medical Center North Campus
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Cared for complex patient population that included: medical, surgical, step-down, neurology, neurosurgical, telemetry, and Hospice patients.
- Served as charge nurse and staff nurse as well as Shift coordinator.
- Improved shift efficiency by developing and implementing effective scheduling practices.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
09.1999 - 10.2001
- Prepped adult and pediatric patients for both same day surgeries and planned post operative admissions.
- Recovered and discharged same day surgical patients.
- Cared for post operative admissions awaiting hospital bed assignment.
- Assisted Anesthesia in the Block room with epidural steroid injections.
Office Nurse/Circulator OR Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Steven Schuster
06.1998 - 01.1999
- Provided nursing care to patients in both an office and surgical environment in a private plastic surgery office.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures on office days as well as rooming and educating patients.
- Served as OR circulator on surgical days.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL11.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL06.1998
Skills
- ACLS/BLS
- Chemo/Bio Certified
- OCN
- Electronic Health Records
- Direct Patient Care and Nursing Staff Leadership
- Strong Clinical Judgment with Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Chart Auditing/QI projects
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Compassion and Empathy
- Cultural Competence
Timeline
RN, Hyperbarics
Duke Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Procedural Float Pool
Duke University Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Clinical Team Lead, 4th Floor Medical Oncology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2016
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
Duke Raleigh Hospital
03.2007 - 10.2011
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse, 2E Surgical Unit
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2007
Shift Coordinator/Charge/Staff Nurse, 6N Neurology
JFK Medical Center North Campus
02.2000 - 02.2002
Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
09.1999 - 10.2001
Office Nurse/Circulator OR Nurse, Plastic Surgery
Dr. Steven Schuster
06.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College