Nigerha Weaver
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Health Resources
2250 Hickory Rd #240 Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
06.2023 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medication by mouth and via peg tube and j tube.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglis House
2600 Belmont Ave Philadelphia Pa 19191
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medication by mouth and via peg tube and j tube
Licensed Practical Nurse
MACCS Health Services
Philadelphia Pa
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 300 students and faculty.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Delaware County Technical Program
Broomall, PA07.2021
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School
Drexel Hill, PA06.2010
Skills
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Health Resources
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Inglis House
12.2022 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
MACCS Health Services
08.2022 - 12.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Delaware County Technical Program
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School