Patricia Weston
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 30 years of experience in direct patient care and team leadership. Skilled in mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement practices that elevate patient safety and satisfaction. Committed to fostering a positive work culture and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
3950 Austell Road Austell
04.2006 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workflow efficiency within the nursing department.
- Managed patient assessments, medication administration, and care plans to meet individual needs effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Enhanced emergency response times by organizing and leading drills, preparing team for actual emergencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
03.2002 - 07.2006
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient vitals, assessing changes to ensure timely interventions and appropriate care.
Registered Nurse
South Carolina State Hospital
Columbia, SC
03.1991 - 06.2001
- Administered psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05-1993
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff scheduling
- Direct patient care
- Quality improvement
- Goal driven
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- ABLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
04.2004 - 08.2006
Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center
03.2002 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse
South Carolina State Hospital
03.1991 - 06.2001
No Degree - General Studies
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College