BRADLEY P WEIST
Nursing at Coronado Dr, Sarasota, FL

DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL OF SARASOTA (HCA) - Sarasota, FL
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)- ICU OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCES UNIVERSITY - Portland, OR
REGISTERED NURSE - NSICU FMC NORTH AMERICA, INC - Philadelphia, PA
REGISTERED NURSE, LEAD CHARGE NURSE - Nocturnal Chronic Dialysis Unit (HUH) DAVITA DIALYSIS CORP - Philadelphia, PA
REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF / CHARGE - Acute Dialysis Units / On call DAVITA DIALYSIS CORP - Philadelphia, PA
REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF / CHARGE - Chronic Dialysis Unit HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Philadelphia, PA
REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF / CHARGE NURSE - STICU HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - Philadelphia, PA
REGISTERED NURSE, STAFF

Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA
BACHELOR of SCIENCE in NURSING Immaculata College - Immaculata, PA
BACHELOR of ARTS in BIOPSYCHOLOGY / Chemistry (Dean's List)

Vasopressor support for the hemodynamic-unstable and Hypotensive patient Dilator drips (Nitroprusside, etc.) for Hypertensive emergencies and management of HTN Arrhythmia management, including Cardioversion, digitization, Cardizem drips, procainamide, Adenosine, and Amiodarone administration, etc Blood product administration (PRBC, FFP, Platelets), and other products for FVE such as LR, Cryoprecipitate, etc. Bleeding disorders and other product administration, such as Factor VII, etc Ventilator knowledge and appropriate setting recognition and weaning protocols: IMV, SIMV, PS, PC, AC Suctioning, airway maintenance and management of the ventilated patient All Supplemental Oxygen delivery devices, and their appropriateness to the patient regarding FiO2 Chest tube management and troubleshooting: Low/continuous suction & Water-seal Nasogastric and Oro-gastric tubes, Dobhoff tubes, Minnesota tubes, Salem sumps, Peg tubes and J tubes, and their maintenance and use for both drainage and patient nutrition TPN via central line, also as it relates to patient nutritional needs Foley, Suprapubic, Texas, and Straight catheters, and hourly I & O documentations in conjunction with all other patient drainage devices IV placement (Large-bore) and Arterial line troubleshooting and monitoring Assisting with Central line placement in sterile field settings CCO and PA Catheters/PICCO monitoring and management: CO, CI, LVEDP, PAWP, SVO2, CVP, SVR,PVR ICP and CPP monitoring and management (Camino bolts & Ventriculostomies (EVD)) Licox monitors Abdominal pressure readings (Manual) Pressure ulcer prevention and various therapeutic beds (Kinair, Triadyne, Big-boy beds, Sand beds,) Heuer devices and utilization of good teamwork in the transfer of heavy patients SCD (Sequential Compression Devices) and DVT prophylaxis with Lovenox and unfractionated Heparin therapy Extensive Wound Care knowledge with meticulous dressing changes and infection assessment ABX therapy (drips), and within-hospital protocols for the proper organism-identification and treatment Pain management and patient comfort for the critically ill patient via narcotic analgesic drips (ex. Morphine, Fentanyl, PCA,) Anxiolytic therapy drips, in conjunction with pain management (ex. Ativan, Versed, Diprivan) Nueromuscular blockade drips/Paralytics (ex. Nimbex) Cooling blankets and warming blankets (Bear Huggers) CRRT machines (Prisma & NxStage) Fresenius H and K bedside dialysis machines Within-hospital transfer and transport of the critically ill, unstable patient utilizing respiratory therapist, while manually Oxygenating the patient via Ambu bag technique with ACLS meds on board Post-op heart patient drips, such as Milrinone, Dobutamine, Esmolol, Isoproterenol, etc. Abiomed LVADs and BIVADs Patients on ECMO IABP AMI & ACS protocols and Fibrinolytic-therapy Clear, sound communication skills with patient family members and inclusion and explanation of patient status and overall patient care plan (good rapport is a must) Charge role in all ICU settings worked in RRT