Kaelyn C. Weigel
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse with experience providing care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, clinical monitoring, medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-acuity and rapidly changing clinical situations. Committed to providing safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while effectively communicating with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital
Dubuque, Iowa
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring continuous monitoring and timely interventions.
- Conducted extensive patient assessments, monitored clinical status changes, and communicated significant findings to providers, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatments, procedures, and discharge plans thereby enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Services
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Dubuque, Iowa
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with direct patient care, enhancing patient comfort through activities of daily living, mobility support, hygiene assistance, toileting, and repositioning.
- Obtained and documented vital signs and patient information, promptly communicating abnormal findings or changes in condition to registered nurses.
- Documented patient information and care completed in electronic health records accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dubuque - April 2025
Dubuque, IowaSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgement
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Patient & Family Education
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Compassionate Care
Leadership and Involvement
University of Dubuque's Student Nursing Association - UDSNA |August 2021 - April 2025
- Progressed through four years of leadership, serving as Freshman Representative (2021-2022), Sophomore Representative (2022-2023), President Elect (2023-2024), President (2024-2025).
- Led and participated in student nursing activities focused on professional development, nursing education, student engagement, and recruitment.
- Inducted into the National Student Nurses Association Leadership Honor's Society (2024) in recognition of leadership, involvement, and dedication to the nursing profession.
- Participated in an international medical mission trip to Peru, providing healthcare services to underserved communities with limited access to affordable medical care.
Wendt Character Scholar Program |August 2021 - April 2024
- Selected as one of 50 University of Dubuque students to participate in a character and leadership development program emphasizing integrity, service, and purposeful leadership.
- Completed 170+ hours of community service through the program.
- Recognized as Wendt Scholar of the Year (2022) and recipient of the Community Service Award (2023).
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified (NIHSS) - August 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified (PALS) - November 2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified (ACLS) - October 2025
- Basic Life Support Certified (BLS) - September 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Surgical Services
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Dubuque - April 2025