Kathy Weaver, RN
Greensboro
Summary
Hardworking, Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments with success providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing care and satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse/School Nurse
Guilford County
10.2017 - Current
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Maintain and obtain health care plans and medication authorization on all students who have chronic health conditions in order to properly care for their health needs while at school.
- Case manage students who have various chronic health conditions such as, but not limited to, allergies, asthma, diabetes, and seizures.
- Teach health classes in a variety of areas including hygiene, nutrition, puberty, and any other health issues such as a specific chronic condition.
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Greensboro
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Performed comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including medical history, medications, allergies, and vital signs.
- Reviewed surgical consent forms and ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
- Educated patients and families about the surgical process.
- Started IV's, administered pre-operative medications, and assisted with conscious sedation while assessing patients and any adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse
Forsyth Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Responsible for complete care and support for the family and laboring mom, before, during, and after delivery of newborn, including the role of scrub nurse during cesarean section deliveries.
Registered Nurse
Wesley Long Surgery Center
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedure.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Women's Hospital Of Greensboro
05.2005 - 11.2008
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Responsible for complete care and support for the family and laboring mom, before, during, and after delivery of newborn, including the role of scrub nurse during cesarean section delivery.
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2005
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and operating room personnel to report patient concerns or changes in condition.
- Performed pre-operative assessments, including medical history, medications, allergies, and vital signs.
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Greensboro
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Performed comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including medical history, medications, allergies, and vital sign.
- Started IV's, administered pre-operative medications, and assisted with conscious sedation while assessing patients and any adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response.
- Reviewed surgical consent forms and ensured all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC5 1994
Skills
- Confidential information protection
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Patient medication management
- Monitoring patient vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
Timeline
Public Health Nurse/School Nurse
Guilford County
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Greensboro
08.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Forsyth Memorial Hospital
01.2012 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse
Wesley Long Surgery Center
01.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Women's Hospital Of Greensboro
05.2005 - 11.2008
Registered Nurse
High Point Regional Hospital
07.2000 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse
Surgical Center Of Greensboro
01.1997 - 01.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
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