Quela Weathers
Commerce,GA
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at St. Mary’s Hospital, excelling in patient safety and education. Proven ability in cardiac care and IV therapy, effectively coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to advocating for patients and ensuring comprehensive follow-up care, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and rehabilitation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, IMCU/Med Surg
St. Mary’s Hospital
Athens, GA
01.2016 - 01.2025
- Multiple admissions and discharges daily; as well as evaluating needs, prioritizing treatment and maintaining patient care of 4-6 IMCU/Med Surg level patients
- Initiate and maintain cardiac support drips (amiodarone, Cardizem), as well as IV infusions (heparin, magnesium, potassium, iron, antibiotics, antifungals, PRBC, maintenance fluids)
- Prepare patients for various procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and general surgery
- Educate patients and family members on various topics, including diabetes care, disease prevention, signs and symptoms of CHF/COPD exacerbation, safe medication administration, and appropriate follow up care
- Monitor, record and report changes in patient's status to hospitalists and residents
- Coordinate with the healthcare team, including physicians, residents, therapists, dieticians, pharmacists, case managers and social workers in assessment, treatment, plan, and implementation of patient care
RN, Center for Rehab Medicine
St. Mary’s Hospital
Athens, GA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Care of patients with new diagnosis of CVA/stroke, amputations, quadriplegics, tetraplegics, motor vehicle accidents with traumatic injuries, gunshot wound victims, and gait training patients
- Perform post-operative care for orthopedic procedures, to include wound and drain care and pain management
- SBAR process usage throughout day to communicate with doctors, therapists, dieticians, pharmacists and others involved in the patient's care
- Provide rehabilitation education for the orthopedic, spine, neuro, stroke, cardiac, and oncology patient on safe and effective use of medical equipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfers, ADLs, and home safety
- Serve as patient advocate, collaborating with physical, occupational and speech therapies, as well as physicians and social workers, for the rehab patient’s needs related to re-entry into the community
Accounts Payable
Hansen Technologies
Commerce, GA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Efficiently process vendor invoices and credits as well as research and resolve all payment problems
- Coordinate approval processes of all Accounts Payable invoices
- Organize and process accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments
- Work closely with receiving and buyers regarding surcharges, PPV, appropriate GL codes, and receiving errors
- Code company credit card expenses and verify and reimburse employee expense reports
- Provide vendors with appropriate credit reference details and tax forms
Skills
- Patient safety and education
- Physical assessments
- Medication reconciliation
- Discharge orders organization
- Arranging follow-up care
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Cardiac care
- Computerized charting
- Infection control
- IV antibiotic therapy administration
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Foley and drain care
- Vaccine administration
- Wound care and ostomy care
- Stroke patient care
- Feeding tube management
- Dietary orders management
- Diabetes patient care
- Pain medication administration
- Blood transfusion administration
Education And Licensure
- Athens Technical College, Athens, GA, ASN, 5/20/2015
- Active RN license, 06/18/15, RN249259
- BLS, 08/08/25
- ACLS, 08/08/25
Timeline
RN, IMCU/Med Surg
St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2025
RN, Center for Rehab Medicine
St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Accounts Payable
Hansen Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2015