Alisan Weakland Bsn, Rn
About Alisan Weakland Bsn, Rn
Alisan Weakland is a NICU RN at UF Health Jacksonville with expertise in interdisciplinary care plan development for neonatal patients. She has a background in nursing education and experience in post-surgical care and infection control.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Alisan Weakland has been employed at UF Health Jacksonville as a NICU RN since 2019. In this role, she provides specialized nursing care to neonatal patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Her responsibilities include developing interdisciplinary care plans, which involve collaboration with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for infants. Prior to her current position, she worked at UF Health Jacksonville as a Staff Registered Nurse from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Alisan Weakland earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Florida State College at Jacksonville, which she obtained from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she achieved an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing from Florida State College--Jacksonville from 2009 to 2011. Her expertise includes interdisciplinary care plan development, post-surgical pain management, infection control, and neonatal resuscitation.
Background in Nursing
Alisan Weakland has a diverse background in nursing, beginning her career as a Staff Registered Nurse at Baptist Health in the Jacksonville, Florida area from 2012 to 2014. After her tenure there, she transitioned to UF Health Jacksonville, where she worked as a Staff Registered Nurse for five years before becoming a NICU RN. Her experience spans various aspects of patient care, particularly in the neonatal intensive care setting.
Skills and Proficiencies
Alisan Weakland is proficient in using Cerner and Epic EMR systems, which are critical for managing electronic medical records in healthcare environments. She possesses skills in neonatal resuscitation, ensuring that newborns receive immediate and effective medical attention when necessary. Additionally, her experience in post-surgical pain management and infection control contributes to her ability to provide safe and optimal recovery for patients in the NICU.