ShaKeba Weathers
New Kent,VA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Internal Travel Nurse
Sentara Health
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Cared for various levels of post-operative patients.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
Travel Nurse for AMN Healthcare – ICU/PCU RN
AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Worked at various hospital locations as a supplemental staff
- Cared for patients with multiple acuities of illnesses
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Filled in as charge nurse when needed
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery.
CICU RN
Mission Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Provided education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Improved patient and family satisfaction with compassionate and effective communication during stressful situations.
ADON/Infection Control Nurse
Princeton Place
10.2015 - 05.2020
- Conducted various interdisciplinary team meetings in the absence of the DON
- Ensured and improved clinical practices, services, and operations by designing and implementing processes, and procedures to evaluate and improve patient care within assigned department
- Responsible for new hire immunization current
- Implemented patient and staff monitoring tools during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Conducted weekly Antibiotic stewardship meeting
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing infection control policies and procedures, making necessary revisions to adapt to changing needs within the healthcare environment.
Travel Nurse for ProLink Staffing - ICU RN
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
ICU RN
Lovelace Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, and case management during the coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
- Skilled in monitoring vital signs, lab values, and diagnostic results to identify trends requiring intervention or further evaluation from physicians.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and lumbar punctures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
Travel Nurse for Nurses Rx
High Point Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Charge Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Presbyterian RUST Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted physicians in bedside procedures
- Assisted nurses in completing assigned daily tasks, took charge of daily physician rounding, and completed assignments for the next shift
- Provided leadership through communication about and validation of patient care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute
Albuquerque, NM09.2012
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records ( EPIC, Athena)
- Intensive Care Unit
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- RN License, Virginia, 0001310407, 07/31/25
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/31/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/31/25
Timeline
Internal Travel Nurse
Sentara Health
04.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Nurse for AMN Healthcare – ICU/PCU RN
AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - 04.2024
CICU RN
Mission Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Nurse for ProLink Staffing - ICU RN
Miners Colfax Medical Center
07.2019 - 10.2019
ICU RN
Lovelace Medical Center
01.2018 - 06.2019
Travel Nurse for Nurses Rx
High Point Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2017
Charge Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Presbyterian RUST Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2017
ADON/Infection Control Nurse
Princeton Place
10.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
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