Miriam Weddle
Denton,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Denton Independent School District
Denton, TX
08.2011 - Current
- Campus Registered Nurse at Denton High School for approximately 2000 students/150 faculty & staff. Provide basic healthcare to students/staff who are acutely ill and/or injured. Develop Individualized Health Care Plans for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities, in collaboration with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff. These plans may include emergency procedures and medication management/administration. Health education of students and staff, teaching staff emergency administration of EPIPEN and Narcan. CPR/AED, First Aid teaching, and instruction to staff on signs/symptoms of certain disease/chronic health conditions that they may encounter in the student population. Promote wellness, healthy lifestyle choices for students and staff. Medication administration to students, either scheduled, as needed or emergency medication administration. Health screenings, ensuring state compliance with vaccinations and national and local health laws, managing and documenting student health records in compliance with state regulations. Working with administration in disaster preparedness and response planning, monthly safety and security drills. Ensuring the school environment is safe for students and staff. Reporting communicable diseases, contact tracing if needed. Providing referrals to community resources, physicians, mental health support if needed.
Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Campus Registered Nurse at David G. Burnett Elementary School with approximately 1000 students and 100 faculty & staff. Provide basic healthcare to students/staff who are acutely ill and/or injured. Develop Individualized Health Care Plans for students with chronic illnesses or disabilities, in collaboration with parents, healthcare providers, and school staff. These plans may include emergency procedures and medication management/administration. Health education of students and staff. CPR/AED, First Aid teaching, and instruction to staff on signs/symptoms of certain disease/chronic health conditions that they may encounter in the student population. Promote wellness, healthy lifestyle choices for students and staff. Medication administration to students, either scheduled, as needed or emergency medication administration. Health screenings, ensuring state compliance with vaccinations and national and local health laws, managing and documenting student health records in compliance with state regulations. Working with administration in disaster preparedness and response planning, monthly safety and security drills. Ensuring the school environment is safe for students and staff. Reporting communicable diseases, contact tracing if needed. Providing referrals to community resources, physicians, mental health support if nee
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
Live Oak, TX
10.2002 - 10.2010
- Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, PACU, Pre and Post Procedure Day Surgery, Pre and Post Cardiac Cath Lab Holding, Nuclear Medicine/Cardiac Stress Test Procedures, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Code Blue/Rapid Response Team, Core Measures/Quality Risk Management, Charge Nurse.
Registered Nurse
Critical Air Medicine
Marble Falls, TX
10.2001 - 10.2002
- Flight Nurse for Air Ambulance/Helicopter/Rotor Wing emergency air transport. Worked from rural air base in Marble Falls, Texas. Provided emergency care/transport for critically ill and injured patients. Extensive and advanced training required to provide needed care/procedures to these patients. Worked under the supervision/protocols of Medical Operations/Flight Physician. Worked with multiple EMS agencies and multiple medical facilities to facilitate the emergency transport of critically ill and/or injured/trauma patients to a higher level of care.
Registered Nurse
Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital
Kerrville, TX
05.1994 - 10.2001
- Medical/Surgical ICU, Emergency Department, Charge Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-1994
Denton High School
Denton, TX05-1988
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- BLS instructor
- Patient Assessment
- Documenting vitals
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Family Education
- Medical Records Management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Hearing screenings
- Care Plan Development
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Texas License #604847 Issued May 1994, current expiration May 31, 2026
- American Heart Association Adult/Pediatric/Infant BLS/CPR/AED/Heart Saver Certified Instructor and Provider
- Have Held National Certifications in Critical Care (CCRN) and Emergency Department (CEN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Denton Independent School District
08.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
10.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Northeast Methodist Hospital
10.2002 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse
Critical Air Medicine
10.2001 - 10.2002
Registered Nurse
Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital
05.1994 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton High School