Darci Weaver
Durham
Summary
Knowledgeable 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring immediate medical attention and support.
- Trained new nursing staff on emergency protocols and best practices for patient care in high-stress environments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained in ultrasound guided IV access, allowing increased care in different patient demographics and emergency life saving medication administration.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic
North Carolina National Guard
Wilmington, NC
10.2019 - Current
- Support the citizens of North Carolina through constant readiness exercises to respond to both state and national emergencies. Consistently practice, and train others, to perform vital clinical skills, disaster management, and Combat Life Saver (CLS) training.
- Promoted to the rank of SGT in the US Army, leading Soldiers and enhancing medical knowledge of readiness at a company level, overseeing medical treatment of 150+ Soldiers
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring rapid response to life-threatening situations.
- Developed and implemented training programs focused on tactical combat casualty care for military personnel.
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
EMT-Basic
Anderson Creek EMS
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, delivering critical care in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in patient assessment and treatment, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate effective patient transport and handoff procedures.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville05.2022
Skills
- Ambitious, adaptable, conscientious, and driven
- Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills
- Solid work ethic and dedication to the team
- Articulate and skilled in delivering verbal and written patient care reports in a logical, thorough, concise format
- Exercise extreme attention to detail and caution with medication administration
- Dedicated patient safety advocate
- Trauma nursing and emergency care
Certification
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (AHA)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA)
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Basic Life Support (AHA & Red Cross)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
08.2022 - Current
EMT-Basic
Anderson Creek EMS
02.2021 - 08.2022
Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic
North Carolina National Guard
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College