Mary Catherine Weadon

· Internal Travel RN at Johns Hopkins assisting in staffing needs across Telemetry/Med-Surgical Units.

· Contracted assignments include:

Ø Weinberg 4CD (Appx 6 Months) – Surgical Oncology Unit.

· Cares for a highly complex surgical oncology population, specializing in head and neck, otolaryngology, and abdominal cancer surgeries, including HIPEC procedures.

· Patient population includes individuals undergoing facial resections with microvascular free flaps, new tracheostomies, new laryngectomies, thyroid and pituitary surgeries, and adenoidectomies.

· Provides post-operative care for patients with new airways or complex surgical interventions, requiring advanced monitoring, wound care, and airway management.

· Focuses on education, preparation for home care, and coordination of post-discharge needs to ensure safe recovery and continuity of care.

· Patients are typically high-acuity, often requiring multi-disciplinary care involving surgery, oncology, respiratory therapy, speech and swallow therapy, nutrition, and specialized nursing interventions.

Ø Nelson 7 (Appx 6 Months) – Pulmonary/Liver Disease

o Oriented to Intermediate Care (IMC) level of care, managing high-acuity patients with complex respiratory and liver failure conditions.

o Cared for patients awaiting lung or liver transplants due to end-stage disease, as well as those with chronic conditions such as cystic fibrosis and interstitial lung disease.

o Managed complex therapies and interventions, including IVIG, plasma exchange (PLEX), and advanced respiratory support, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.

Ø Zayed 11 West (Appx 6 months) – Thoracic/Urologic Surgery

• Fulfilled critical RN staffing needs in the medical-surgical unit as a travel nurse, providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse adult population.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, monitored vital signs, administered medications, and implemented individualized care plans based on patient acuity and condition.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, and support staff, to ensure seamless coordination of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions, promoting self-management and adherence to care plans.
• Maintained strict adherence to hospital safety standards, infection control policies, and regulatory protocols while efficiently managing workflow in a dynamic, fast-paced unit.

• Provided comprehensive care for cardiac patients with CHF, arrhythmias, MI, cardiomyopathy, and post–cardiac catheterization, including pre- and post-procedure management.
• Continuously monitored telemetry, analyzed cardiac rhythms, and performed rapid interventions for hemodynamic instability or acute rhythm changes.
• Managed and titrated critical infusions, including anticoagulants, amiodarone, diltiazem (Cardizem), dobutamine, furosemide (Lasix), and insulin.
• Cared for higher-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and Oximizer, while maintaining strict safety and infection-control protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, educated patients/families, and implemented evidence-based cardiac care to optimize outcomes.
• Conducted clinical education sessions with the unit educator, training RNs on the performance and management of aquapheresis therapy.
• Developed the “Call Don’t Fall” safety education board to promote fall prevention awareness among patients and staff, contributing to a reduction in fall occurrences.
• Served as a preceptor, mentoring and supporting new nurses to ensure safe, competent, and confident practice on the unit.
• Recognized as “Team Member of the Month” hospital-wide (September 2021) for exceptional performance, teamwork, and dedication to patient care.

• Responded to critical staffing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic at a high-acuity VA medical center in New York City.
• Supported overwhelmed hospital units by adapting quickly to new workflows, protocols, and evolving treatment guidelines.
• Managed rapidly changing patient conditions in a high-stress, crisis environment while maintaining strict infection control and PPE protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care during surge capacity operations.
• Provided direct patient care to COVID-19 positive and rule-out patients with complex medical and respiratory conditions.

• Provided comprehensive care for cardiac patients with CHF, arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, and post–cardiac catheterization.
• Continuously monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms, identifying changes and intervening rapidly to prevent deterioration.
• Managed and titrated cardiac and critical care infusions, including anticoagulants, amiodarone, diltiazem (Cardizem), dobutamine, furosemide (Lasix), and insulin.
• Delivered prompt interventions for acute cardiac rhythm changes and clinical instability.
• Administered comprehensive treatment for fluid overload patients, integrating bedside aquaphoresis management with pharmacologic diuretics.
• Managed and monitored pre- and post–cardiac catheterization procedural patients.
• Cared for higher-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory support, including high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and Oximizer therapy.

• Provided direct, safe nursing care for up to 6 patients on a 25-bed acute care unit specializing in kidney transplant, renal, and diabetes care, as well as high-acuity populations including neuro, cardiac, ortho, GI, vascular, urology, plastics/wound care, oncology/hematology, infectious disease, and psychiatric patients.
• Implemented, monitored, and updated individualized plans of care from admission through discharge in accordance with facility policies and clinical protocols.
• Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes with appropriate urgency to interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Applied strong critical-thinking and clinical judgment skills while working independently within scope of practice and with minimal supervision.

Additional Leadership & Unit Roles

• Safety Coach Representative for the unit, supporting patient and staff safety initiatives.
• Intermittent Charge Nurse, assisting with unit operations and staff coordination.
• Preceptor for Nurse Residency Program, mentoring and onboarding new graduate RNs.
• Collaborated with nurse managers to develop and implement a Resource RN role, establishing workflow and expectations to improve unit efficiency; functioned as a float/resource RN supporting admissions, discharges, patient transport, care needs/tasks, staff break coverage, clinical/process education, and care coordination.

• Developed and supported population health programs to reduce barriers to care, prevent hospital readmissions, and improve health outcomes for members.
• Coordinated member access to primary and specialty care services, focusing on appointment scheduling, benefit education, and effective resolution of billing and claims inquiries.
• Leveraged platforms including Salesforce, Cerner, Crimson, and Athena to analyze population health data, guiding strategic planning and intervention strategies.
• Engaged with healthcare providers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to drive collective efforts towards achieving population health goals for our members.
• Coordinated leadership initiatives for the onboarding and training of new member experience team employees, fostering a productive and welcoming work environment.
• Contributed as an active member of the company medical ethics committee helping to ensure organizational initiatives consistently align with uphold the human dignity of each member within the health care populations we engage with.