Rachel Weiss
Prairie Du Sac,WI
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with 7 years of inpatient RN experience at the VA and 5 years as a CNA. Expertise in precepting new RNs and delivering high-quality nursing care while prioritizing essential veteran needs. Committed to ensuring a safe environment and supporting veterans in their daily living activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Madison, WI
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per hospital policy
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical findings to healthcare team members
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans to serve veterans
- Educated veterans and their support networks on chronic disease management, wound care, foley catheter maintenance, diabetes management, and medication use to promote better health outcomes
- High quality care for a diverse veteran population in fast-paced environments, including general medicine, geriatrics, various surgical specialties, and the epilepsy center
- Completed post-baccalaureate nurse residency program with the VA to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience across the continuum of veteran care during residency including cardiac, rehabilitation, hospice, outpatient settings, and more
- Contributed to hospital initiatives aimed at enhancing practices, including hand hygiene, commit to sit, discharge education improvement, and code blue committee to improve patient safety and care standards
- Assisted charge RN in overseeing unit operations and coordinating patient care
- Preceptorship of new graduate and student RNs
- Obtained ACLS and BLS certification to ensure readiness for critical patient care situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood University
Madison, WI08-2019
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Care plan development
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Professional bedside manner
- Staff education and precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood University