Jen Weir
Hendersonville
Summary
Adept Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Pediatrix Medical Group, showcasing expertise in neonatal resuscitation and collaborative teamwork. Elevated patient care through innovative treatment plan development and quality improvement initiatives, achieving significant outcomes. Renowned for sound judgment and clinical decision-making, consistently enhancing health promotion and patient-centered care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2018 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated families on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Neonatal Transport
- Attending all high risk deliveries and leading resuscitation
- NRP instructor
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Competent performing multiple procedures including endotracheal intubation, UAC/UVC line placement, lumbar puncture, arterial puncture, chest tube placement, PICC placement, frenotomy, circumcision, PIVs, and urinary catheter placement.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Centennial Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2017
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Member of the Neonatal Transport Team
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Attended all high risk deliveries
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proven leadership ability, worked as a core charge nurse for a busy Level III NICU
- NRP instructor
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
St. Thomas' Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Continental Travel Nurse
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Brackenridge Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neoneal patients.
- Core charge nurse
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Prentice Women's Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2007
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonatal patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse, SICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2006
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse, SICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2004 - 07.2005
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Pracitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2004
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Oxygen therapy
- Growth monitoring
- Nutritional support
- Discharge planning
- Developmental care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Immunization administration
- Endotracheal intubation
- Breastfeeding support
- Blood transfusion
- Parent education
- Ventilator management
- Patient-centered care
- Administering medication
- Care delivery coordination
- Prescribing medications
- Treatment Planning
- Lab result evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Sound judgment
- Quality improvement
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Treatment plan development
- Health promotion
- Patient examination
- Clinical decision making
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix Medical Group
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Centennial Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
St. Thomas' Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
01.2012 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Continental Travel Nurse
08.2010 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
05.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Brackenridge Hospital
09.2007 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Prentice Women's Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse, SICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2005 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse, SICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
06.2004 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Neonatal Nurse Pracitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
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