Nicole Weaver
Registered nurse
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 4 years of telemetry experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cardiac and chronic disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to dynamic patient populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
United Health Services
Johnson City, NY
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 28-bed acute care telemetry unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Supervised 28-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Nursing Assistant
United Health Services
Binghamton, NY
10.2010 - 05.2016
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Used mobility devices and safety equipment to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The State Of New York
Binghamton, NY05.2016
Skills
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Emotional awareness
- Infectious disease control
- Treatment of chronic conditions
- Team supervision
- Medication and IV administration
- Performing bladder scans
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong medical ethic
- Preparing for procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
United Health Services
06.2016 - 10.2020
Nursing Assistant
United Health Services
10.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of The State Of New York
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