Marvinia Weston
Elgin,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a robust background in both the Department of Mental Health and Prisma Health, demonstrating exceptional skills in IV management and patient education. Proven leadership in nursing staff, enhancing patient care standards. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative treatment strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Mental Health
03.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prisma Health
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Utilize Cerna and EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Mental Health
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedFIRST
11.2015 - 08.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PH Family Medicine
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL10-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07-2021
Diploma - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC08-2001
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Medical assessment
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient education and counseling
- EPIC and Cerna use
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Mental Health
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Prisma Health
03.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Mental Health
08.2020 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prisma Health
08.2016 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedFIRST
11.2015 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
PH Family Medicine
07.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
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