Molly Weix
Merrill,WI
Summary
Operate effectively in emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Recognized for critical thinking and mentoring new nurses, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining safety and compliance in all aspects of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Wausau, Wisconsin
06.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during critical situations to alleviate anxiety and promote coping.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nurses on best practices and emergency response techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Appleton, WI
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with care team to enhance patient-centered care delivery
- Perform delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and cardiac care competencies
- Initiated professional and therapeutic relationships with patients to support quality outcomes
- Develop experience and display flexibility in other acute care specialties including Medical, Surgical, and COVID-19 units
- Prepared patients for catheterization lab, vascular reconstruction, amputations, cardioversions, TAVR’s, CABG’s, and pacemaker procedures to ensure readiness and comfort
Barkeep, Waitress, and Cook
Terry’s Bar and Grill
Oshkosh, WI
05.2021 - Current
- Cultivated regular clientele through attentive and friendly service
- Maintained safe, clean, and well-stocked environment to enhance customer experience
- Crafted beverages efficiently in fast-paced atmosphere to meet customer demands
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Appleton, WI
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Proficient in the emergency department EPIC charting template
- Exceed professional accountability and nursing autonomy in a fast-paced environment and a 25-bed accredited chest pain center
- Integrate quality detail-oriented and evidence-based focused assessments needed to deliver holistic, patient and family-centered, safe and cost-effective care
- Represent professional behaviors that reflect the values of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice
- Communicate care based on critical thinking needed to resemble the leadership role within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate the complex physical and psychosocial care of diverse populations
- Optimize nursing skills such as triage responsibilities, initiating IV access, drawing blood, administering medications, obtaining samples for urinalysis’s, retrieving EKG’s, inserting Foley catheters, placing NG tubes, applying defibrillator pads, molding splints, and accessing implanted ports
Nursing Student
BEAMING, Inc.
Neenah, WI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Saddle Up for Success program for youth with unique physical and cognitive abilities
- Executed evidence-based equestrian therapy, assessed children with special needs, and applied pediatric theories
- Utilized critical thinking skills in applying the nursing process to this aggregate in the community with diverse health care needs
- Formulated skills of the referral process, follow-up, and collaboration to prove continuity of care and efficient access to resources
- Demonstrated therapeutic communications that were age, developmentally, and culturally appropriate to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
Appleton, WI
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Cardiovascular Unit – 126 hours
- Cared for middle-aged and older adult generations
- Performed IV insertions, read EKG monitors, and operated IV pumps
- Observed a stent placement in the catheterization lab and experienced the intense environment of the Intensive Care Unit
- Exhibited knowledge of physiological and psychosocial nursing care concepts to provide holistic care to clients with acute and chronic health care needs
- Upheld the responsibility to function as a direct provider and coordinator of nursing care, while also effectively participating as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Benedictine Living Community and Rehabilitation Center
Wausau, WI
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed delegated tasks to provide compassionate care to 8-10 residents
- Recorded resident’s health situations and understood their current care plans concurrent with chronic conditions
- Exercised safety and sanitary protocols to maintain a clean and positive environment for the residents and their families
- Advocated for residents’ rights, persevered dignity, and promoted resident independence when completing daily living activities
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Medical Center
Berlin, WI
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Medical/Surgical Unit – 84 hours
- Cared for middle-aged and older adult generations
- Analyzed patient electronic health records via EPIC program
- Integrated concepts of communication, coordinated care needs, and referred resources to promote therapeutic milieu
- Applied lab values, administered medications, performed pre-/post- op assessments, and removed Foley catheters
- Observed patient care in the Operating Room, Emergency Department, and Intensive Care Unit
Nursing Student
Brewster Village
Appleton, WI
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Acute Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Units
- Cared for the older adult generation while maintaining resident confidentiality by following HIPPA
- Integrated the nursing process by utilizing evidence-based guidelines to develops plans for implementing patient care
- Demonstrated the ability to complete a comprehensive health history, perform a mental status exam, nutritional assessment, and physical examination
- Applied communication skills needed to perform safe client care and assessment skills using appropriate healthcare terminology, documentation, and technology
Office Assistant
Merrill Area Public Schools – Merrill High School
Merrill, WI
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Capitalized on completing documents with detail orientated skills and organized student information
- Enhanced communication skills on the phone, greeted guests at the door, and instructed students on attendance protocols
Lifeguard
Merrill Area Public Schools Pool & Bierman Family Aquatic Center
Merrill, WI
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Followed policies to maintain a safe environment by educating patrons about pool rules
- Executed rescues based on procedures in any emergency and provided appropriate care to all generations
Swim Instructor
Merrill Area Public Schools Pool
Merrill, WI
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Generated a lesson plan for a 60-minute class
- Educated younger generations through teaching styles individualized to each student
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-2022
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Trauma care
- Safe medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control compliance
- Electronic health records management
- Critical thinking
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association, 3/8/26
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Emergency Nurses Association, 12/4/25
- Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross, 10/25/24
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Red Cross, 10/25/24
- NIH Stroke Scale Training, Apex Innovations, 8/19/24
- ED Triage Training Course, 7/18/24
- Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), American Heart Association, 11/01/21
- QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer), 11/01/21
- Stop the Bleed Training, 10/01/21
- Incident Command System, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 09/01/21
- Certified Vision Screener, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, 09/01/21
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS), 04/01/21
- Students, Staff, and Faculty for Equality (S.A.F.E.) Training, 11/01/18
- Diversity and Cultural Competency Training, 09/01/18
- Wisconsin Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), 05/01/18
- First Aid, American Red Cross, 06/01/15
- CPR training, American Red Cross, 06/01/15
- Lifeguard Certification, American Red Cross, 06/01/15
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill, WI, Lifetime Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 02/01/22 Volunteer, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Sunnyview Expo, Oshkosh, WI, 03/01/21 Volunteer, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at ThedaCare, Appleton, WI, 02/01/21 Volunteer, Historic Graves, Ireland, 06/01/19 Volunteer, Burrenbeo Trust, Ireland, 06/01/19 Volunteer, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, Oshkosh, WI, 03/01/19 - 05/01/19 Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Merrill, WI, 09/01/16 - 05/01/18 Volunteer, Friends Program, Merrill, WI, 09/01/16 - 05/01/18 Volunteer, Special Olympics Track Meet, Merrill, WI, 05/01/18
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Nursing Student
BEAMING, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Barkeep, Waitress, and Cook
Terry’s Bar and Grill
05.2021 - Current
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Nursing Student
ThedaCare Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing Student
Brewster Village
02.2020 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Benedictine Living Community and Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 01.2021
Office Assistant
Merrill Area Public Schools – Merrill High School
09.2017 - 05.2018
Lifeguard
Merrill Area Public Schools Pool & Bierman Family Aquatic Center
04.2016 - 04.2018
Swim Instructor
Merrill Area Public Schools Pool
04.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh