Nicole Weaver
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in multiple nursing settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
Albany
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared and recovered patients for procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, TAVR, mitral clips, watchman devices, pfo closures, AFib ablations, ICD and pacemaker installations.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Distributed assignments to RNs and PCAs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients
- Monitored bed availability and facilitated transfers between departments seamlessly.
- Assessed patient's condition upon admission to determine appropriate level of care and assign bed assignments accordingly.
- Coordinated patient flow through the hospital by monitoring wait times, assigning beds and communicating with staff to ensure efficient patient care.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss current issues relating to patient flow.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently throughout the healthcare facility.
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island
09.2012 - 01.2020
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Supervised 52-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
- Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity change
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island
Chelsea, NY05.2012
Skills
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Patient education
- Intake and discharge
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Organization and planning
- Time Management
- Care Coordination
- Creative Problem Solving
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Care Oversight
- Decision Making
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Albany Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Staten Island University Hospital
09.2012 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing - Staten Island