Michelle Weaver
Warsaw,VA
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. Proficient in advanced life support and ventilator management, I excel in delivering exceptional patient care while fostering family support. I also completed the CCRN certification from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Hospice of Virginia
04.2011 - 06.2015
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated and promoted hospice philosophy to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Assisted with symptom management and end of life care.
- Provided emotional support during the grieving process.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
07.2007 - 04.2011
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St Mary's Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Mechanicsville05-2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA05-2006
Skills
- Respiratory maintenance
- Intravenous therapy
- ECG
- Compassionate care
- Neurological monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Advanced life support
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Family support
- Clinical judgment
- End-of-life care
- Resource utilization
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Hospice
Hospice of Virginia
04.2011 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Henrico Doctor's Hospital Forest
07.2007 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St Mary's Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Rappahannock Community College