Susan L. Weaver, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC, CPN, CPAN
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Susan L. Weaver, MSN, RN,PCNS-BC, CPN, CPAN
31286 Lakeview Blvd.
Lewes, DE 19958
302-723-7541 (work cell), 302-651-6327 (office)
Curriculum Vitae
Education and Credentials
Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, - Dec 2011-
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, GPA 3.75
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- 2008- Wilmington University, New Castle, DE
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0
Associate Degree in Nursing- 1988- Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton, DE
Licensed Practical Nurse- 1984- Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton, DE
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (ANCC- PCNS-BC)
Delaware Registered Nurse License
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License
New Jersey Registered Nursing License
Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
AHA Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
AHA Instructor, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Instructor, Trauma Nurse Core Course Certified (TNCC)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Certified
Professional Experience
University of Delaware School of Nursing
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing of Children I and II 8/2013-Present
MSN program
Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing 8/2012-12/2013
Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Pediatrics
Nemours/Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children 1989-Present
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Peri-Anesthesia Jan 2012-Present
Nursing Professional Development
Surgical Nurse Clinician 2009-Jan 2012
Nursing Professional Development
Clinical Nurse Educator 2005- 2009
Staff Development
Staff Nurse 2007-2008
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Care Manager/Clinical Review Analyst 2004-2005
Utilization Management
Staff Nurse 1999-2004
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Nursing Supervisor 1997-1999
Nursing Administration
Staff Nurse 1989-1999
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Professional Associations
Sigma Theta Tau, Member,
Beta Xi Chapter 2011-present
Family Advisory Member,
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware 2011-Present
Member, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
(NACNS) 2010-Present
Item Writer, Pediatric Nurse Certification Board
(PNCB) 2010-2013
Member, American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses
(ASPAN) 2012-Present
Member, Nursing of Children Network (NCN) 2009- Present
Planning Committee Member 20114-Present
Member, Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) 2006-Present
Awards/ Recognitions
Synergy Award for Clinical Inquiry 2016
Delaware Today Top Nurse 2016
Nominee
2014 Nurse.com Nursing Excellence Gem Awards
Education and Mentorship
Finalist 2014
Delaware Excellence in Nursing Practice Awards 2014
Advance Practice Nurse-Finalist
Staff Development-Finalist
Carol Bingle Scholarship for Nursing Leadership,
National Association Clinical Nurse Specialists 2011
Nursing Excellence Award, Wilmington University 2008
Employee of the Month, Nemours/
Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children 2007
Nominee, Nurse as Educator Award,
Delaware Nurses Association 2010
Nominee, The Doughty Award for Academic Achievement,
Nemours/ Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children 2010/2013
Nominee, The Daisy Award for Nursing
Barnes Foundation/ Nemours 2010
Presentations
1. Translating Evidence into Practice: Implementing MRSA Screening and Surgical Site Infection Bundle Recommendations in a Pediatric Facility. Pediatric Trauma Society 3rd Annual Conference. Nashville Tennessee. November 10-12th, 2016
2. Your Child’s Surgical Passport. Poster presentation-American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing (ASPAN) 35th Annual National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. April 2016
3. Improving Patient Outcomes through Best Practices: Birthing a bundle. Podium Presentation- Nursing of Children Network, 12th Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference. Wilmington, DE. October, 2015
4. Pre-Surgical Cleansing with Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloths: A Best Practice Initiative. Poster Presentation-Nursing of Children Network, 11th Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference. Wilmington DE. November , 2014
5. Implementing a Handoff Tool in a Lean Environment. Poster Presentation- Nursing of Children Network, 11th Annual Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference. Wilmington DE. November , 2014
6. The Transition to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Model: One Hospitals Journey to Success. Podium Presentation-National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists National Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March 2013
7. After the Plunge…A Review of Near Drowning in the Pediatric Patient.
Podium Presentation- Pediatric Trauma Conference, Nemours/Alfred I DuPont hospital for Children, Wilmington DE, 2011
Poster presentation- 6th Annual Nursing Research…Advancing Nursing: developing Excellence in EBP and Research, November 4th, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, DE, 2011
8. Pediatric Obesity and the Care of the Patient Undergoing Gastric Banding.
Poster Presentation. Nursing of Children Network Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA
26th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference, Philadelphia, PA 2010
9. The Nurse as Advocate for the Child with Cerebral Palsy.
Poster Presentation. Society of Pediatric Nurses National Conference. Denver, Colorado, 2008.
10. A Team Approach to Caring for the Child in Halo Traction.
Poster Presentation-Nursing of Children Network, Regional Conference, Philadelphia, AA, 2007
11. The Nurses Role in the Interdisciplinary Care of the Pediatric Patient Undergoing the NUSS Procedure.
Poster Presentation- Society of Pediatric Nurses National Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2006
Community Service
Days of Summer Down Syndrome Camp 2014- Present
The Journey Church, Newark, DE 2011-Present
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, 2009-Present
Liberty Baptist Church, Bear DE, Ministry Leader 1999-2010
Appoquinimink School District-Volunteer 1999-2013