Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Taking care of her dog; Spending time with her children
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Nursing, Oakton Community College (1999); Bachelor's Degree in Bio-Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1985)
Affiliations Awards:
Former Member, The Academy of Neonatal Nursing
Charity:
Local Chapter, Parent-Teacher Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
13
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her training, colleagues and caring for her patients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her own experiences, which influenced her to make a career change.
Extended Bio Profile:
She attribues her success keeping up with changes in healthcare. She reads, does research, and communicates with physicians.
She's compassionate, and is able to communicate with her patients' families.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Functioning as a staff nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit; Caring for two to three babies that are preemies or suffer from birth defects; Discharging patients; Setting up IVs; Assessing patients' progress; Working with doctors; Educating parents; Charting
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Weissman intends to complete a certification in critical care for neonatal and pursue a master's degree in nursing.