Sabrina Weaver
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Marlton, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and rehabilitation strategies.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and patient care standards.
Registered Nurse
Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identities any issues that affect desired resident outcomes
- Assess, review, and maintain that daily resident care needs are met, and appropriate resident care is given
- Address resident and staff concerns to promote quality care
- Supervise staff nurses and CNAs to ensure their completion and quality of duties
- Make rounds of resident rooms to observe and evaluate resident's physical/emotional state
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary
- Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Remain prepared to do any services or assignments within the scope of practice of an RN.
Staff Nurse
Jacobi Hospital Center
The Bronx, NY
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of trauma patients.
- Identified risk factors that could lead to further injuries or illness in trauma patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
School Nurse
Horizon Staffing Solutions
Hicksville, NY
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crown Heights Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingsbrook Medical Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Administered medications, injections, inserted IV's, and performed catheterizations to patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Performed trach care and suctioning, and ventilator care
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Health Care Network
Brooklyn, NY
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease
- Used ECW system to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Boro Park Center For Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Transportation Management Coordinator
United States Army Reserve
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Documented and inventoried freight, cargo and material shipments of all types
- Requested and coordinated transport capabilities to meet missions
- Identified hazardous materials and safely secured or disposed of it
- Coordinated and monitored movement of personnel and cargo throughout country.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Jersey College School of Nursing
08.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus, NJ
02.2015
Skills
- EMR Systems (Epic, Point Click Care and ECW)
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Performing EKGs
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Care Plan Development
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous Therapy
- Setting Up Referrals
- Patient Assessments
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma recovery
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN License
- First Aid Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- ALS Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
11.2024 - Current
School Nurse
Horizon Staffing Solutions
02.2024 - 03.2024
Staff Nurse
Jacobi Hospital Center
12.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crown Heights Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kingsbrook Medical Nursing Home
02.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Community Health Care Network
02.2017 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Boro Park Center For Rehabilitation
03.2015 - 02.2020
Transportation Management Coordinator
United States Army Reserve
07.2008 - 07.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus, NJ
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Jersey College School of Nursing