Katherine Weaver BSN,RN
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Pediatric Critical Care Nurse with nearly five years of experience, delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced Pediatric Critical Care environment. Managing life threatening conditions, performing emergency interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the most optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering high quality patient care and cultivating a positive healing environment for both pediatric patients and their caregivers. Dedicated unit leader with a passion for educating new to practice nurses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
02.2022 - Current
Provide comprehensive nursing care for medically complex pediatric patients with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence. Deliver evidence-based care in a high-acuity environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care.
Educate and prepare families for safe discharge home or to long-term care facilities. Support optimal patient outcomes through clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2018
Skills
- Graduate of Vizient Nurse Residency Program
- Invasive ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care and management
- Central line care and management (CVC, PICC, IV therapy & administration)
- Infection control and management
- Medication administration (NG, J Tube, G Tube, IV, CVC, PICC)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse-Multi State License
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support Certification
Mentorship
Clinical Nurse Mentor: May 2025–Present
Preceptor: July 2022–Present
Patient Care Area Skills Revalidation Coordinator & Instructor: March 2023–Present
Professional Development and Leadership
Supporting Practice & Management Unit Co-Chair November 2023–2026
Co-lead the Progressive Care Unit's Supporting Practice & Management Committee and present updates during monthly Shared Governance meetings.
Supporting Practice & Management Committee Member (Hospital-Wide) | November 2023–2026
Participate in monthly leadership meetings with unit representatives. Assist in implementing hospital-wide nursing practice initiatives.
Clinical Resource Nurse | October 2023–Present
Serve as a clinical resource to bedside nurses during complex patient care situations, providing guidance and support to maintain quality and safety standards.
RN/Respiratory Therapy Committee Member | February 2022–Present
Collaborate with respiratory therapists to improve respiratory care practices while supporting harm prevention and respiratory bundle compliance initiatives.
Ethics Committee Member | February 2022–Present
Participate in discussions regarding ethical issues affecting pediatric patients and families.
Shared Governance Committee Member | November 2023–Present
Contribute to initiatives supporting nursing practice, quality improvement, and professional excellence.
Quality Improvement
CLABSI Champion | November 2023–Present
Accomplishments
DAISY Award Nominee January 2024 and September 2025
PEAK I
Timeline
Clinical Nurse-Progressive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University