Terra Weddington
Hyden,KY
Summary
Proven leader in nursing, excelling in patient care and safety at Pikeville Medical Center. Leveraged critical thinking and clinical judgment to reduce ICU readmission rates significantly. Mentored staff, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes. Expert in medication administration and fostering compassionate patient relationships. Skilled nursing professional with more than 30 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies to effectively prioritize tasks and optimize patient care delivery.
- Reduced ICU readmission rates through effective patient education and discharge planning.
- Served as a resource for less experienced nurses, offering guidance in clinical decision-making processes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to CRRT patients.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice of the Bluegrass
08.2009 - 12.2016
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Staff Nurse
Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center
06.2000 - 09.2009
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated post-discharge follow-up services, facilitating continuity of care for patients transitioning out of the ICU setting.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies to effectively prioritize tasks and optimize patient care delivery.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Reduced ICU readmission rates through effective patient education and discharge planning.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall standards of ICU patient care.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals to improve continuity of care for ICU patients.
Lead Nurse
Ky River District Health Dept
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Served as a valued liaison between medical staff members from various disciplines, improving interdisciplinary communication and collaboration efforts.
- Streamlined nursing processes for efficiency, allowing for optimal patient care and time management.
- Participated in the development of departmental goals and objectives, contributing insights gleaned from frontline experience to inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by hospital administration in areas such as infection control rates and average length-of-stay figures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Educated patients on preventative health measures, promoting positive lifestyle choices and self-management techniques.
- Oversaw the successful integration of advanced technology systems into daily workflows, increasing efficiency within the unit without compromising quality standards.
- Led a team of nurses in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs to ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed complex cases with multiple medical issues, effectively prioritizing tasks for efficient resolution of problems encountered during treatment process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
05.1994
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Critical Care
- Specimen Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Case Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Ethical Practice
- Health Promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Examination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Cardiac monitors
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Pikeville Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice of the Bluegrass
08.2009 - 12.2016
Staff Nurse - Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center
06.2000 - 09.2009
Lead Nurse - Ky River District Health Dept
09.1994 - 06.2000
Hazard Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
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