Maureen Weiderhold
Royersford,PA
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.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Case Management Supervisor/Registered Nurse Case Manager
ProgenyHealth
06.2014 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate client care and reduce case management barriers for the NICU population.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards for the NICU infant.
- Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
- Managed and monitored program activities and evaluated quality for improvement recommendations.
- Created care plans that addressed clinical and financial challenges, family requirements and facilitated patient quality of life.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents for NCQA accreditation.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
03.2010 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess infants and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to infants and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct infant care, stabilized infants, and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill infants.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
11.2009 - 03.2010
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Registered Nurse
Abington Memorial Dixon School of Nursing
Willow Grove, PA08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/Early Childhood Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC, Canada05.1998
Skills
- Newborn Care
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care
- Family/Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Care Planning
- Family Advocacy
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Delegation and Motivation
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Physicians Care Surgical Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Case Management Supervisor/Registered Nurse Case Manager
ProgenyHealth
06.2014 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
03.2010 - 06.2017
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
11.2009 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse
Abington Memorial Dixon School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/Early Childhood Education
Simon Fraser University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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