Lydia Weaver, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC

7/2023-1/2024

• Out-patient behavioral health office in The Plains, Ohio.
• I provide comprehensive behavioral health care including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment to individuals or families with mental health disorders while also identifying risk factors.
• Provide behavioral health care including integration with psychiatry, clinical therapist and case management to a complex adolescent and adult patient/family population.
• Function interdependently with physicians and responsible for providing quality integrated care, consultation, education, and collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and other physicians or NP’s in scheduled care conferences.
• Order laboratory screenings and interpret results.
• Review documentation of prior care and consult with prior care providers and consult with prior care providers.

2/2022-5/2023

• As a part-time staff RN, I led the coordination of a clear and concise inpatient care plan for maternal perinatal patients in a manner that met the needs of the patient and family.
• Cared for patients undergoing fetal interventional procedures, in collaboration with the obstetrical and maternal fetal medicine providers.
• Evaluated maternal and fetal status pre and post fetal procedure for twin, triplet or higher order multiples using a family centered approach within fetal care and special delivery services.
• Demonstrated sterile and aseptic techniques, as appropriate in the performance of and/or assisting with procedures and interventions.
• Administered appropriate obstetric medications in accordance with hospital policy and under the direction of the obstetric and maternal fetal medicine providers and in accordance with a written order.
• Provided observational experiences for students, observing the rights and dignity of each patient and family. Served as a preceptor for onboarding new nurses.
• Trained as an Epic superuser. Assisted providers with educational opportunities of residents, medical house staff, and medical students in obstetric care in the fetal center special delivery setting.
• Utilized therapeutic communication while monitoring the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and families.
• Acted as assistant editor of The Fetal Center Newsletter.
• Engaged in the workplace community by maintaining an awareness of changes, participation in data collection and auditing, understanding quality improvement, and representing staff at relevant meetings and then reporting important information and updates back to staff.
• Attended and provided unit in-service education programs as appropriate to role.
• Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring per standards of the National Certification Corporation.
• Certified in The Neonatal Resuscitation Program per the American Academy of Pediatrics standards.
• Led members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Determined when a medical intervention was necessary and performed interventions.
• Implemented policies designed to improve the quality of care provided.
• Monitored patient responses to treatment plan and adjusted accordingly.
• Assisted physicians and senior staff in determining appropriate medications and dosages for patients.
• Conducted research data collection under the guidance of FDA research regulations as set by the FDA Institutional Review Board which monitors biomedical research involving human subjects.

3/2019-12/2021

• As a part-time staff RN, I provided assessment, diagnosis and medication management to high risk maternity patients involved in substance abuse care coordination. Formulate treatment plans and coordinate care with therapists, case managers and physicians. Provide evidence-based research to support treatment decisions. Ordered and reviewed necessary diagnostics tests indicated for treatment. Complete appropriate documentation related to each individual client encounter on the Epic EMR system.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.

11/2008-3/2019

• As a full-time staff RN, I identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices. Graduated the Fairfield Medical Center Preceptor Academy.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals through increased continuity of care.
• Provided in depth, detailed education for patients requiring on-going mental health services including those who met criteria for Medication Assisted Treatment programs.
• Participated in hospital committees such as peer elected Shared Governance to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood and fatherhood.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, therapists and social workers to deliver quality, evidence-based care at every point of contact to decrease the risk of care gaps.
• Made appropriate referrals for mental health treatment of perinatal mood disorders/anxiety disorders.
• Evaluated each and every patient for maternal depression prior to discharge from the facility using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screen. Provided follow up, over the phone at two weeks post discharge date to re-evaluate symptoms of postnatal depression and provide referrals for treatment as indicated.

5/2007-11/2008

• As a full-time RN, I rotated among various Primary Care clinics in the central Ohio region based on patient care needs and management of staffing needs. Functioned primarily as a clinical charge nurse in a fast-paced, culturally diverse setting.
• Initiated evaluations of ADHD using the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale and Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scale for ages 6 yrs.-18 years old. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Initiated and evaluated adult rating scales to evaluate and monitor adults with ADHD using the Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale (ACDS), and the Adult ADHD self-report Scale (ASRS). Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with the Franklin County Ohio Health Department to maintain evidence-based vaccine management protocols and accurate vaccine inventory.
• Provided anticipatory guidance and education.
• Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families with mental health diagnosis's such as ADHD, polysubstance drug use/abuse, eating disorders, and mood disorders.
• Initiated questionnaires that may identify people who are more likely to have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma-related problems which warrant further investigation of symptoms.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.

8/2003-5/2007

• As a full-time LPN, I provided technical nursing care to patients with congenital heart defects from birth through 21 years old and selected adult patients.
• Initiated and completed developmentally appropriate health assessments including behavioral health assessments with close attention to depression and anxiety disorders related to chronic health conditions.
• Identified and documented patient/family objective and subjective data. Reported pertinent findings to the assigned Cardiologist for further investigation and/or referral for enhanced treatment.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of heart specialists, social workers, and care coordination specialists to determine a seamless plan of care and on-going social support.
• Provided instruction and explanations of procedures according to established standards of care.
• Administered medications, EKG's, and assisted with Echocardiograms as ordered.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.