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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking and skilled nurse that supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.

Skills
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Precepting
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Preventative Health
  • Triaging
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Indirect Patient Care
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool, 03/2018 - Current
Community Health System Leesburg, VA,
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, 08/2017 - 02/2018
Brookdale Senior Living Westerville, OH,
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Documented all patient interactions and interventions in Sorian EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Float Pool Staff Nurse, 11/2016 - 08/2017
Upmc Homestead, PA,
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 05/2016 - 11/2016
St. Joseph Health Lubbock, TX,
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including relaxation techniques and heat and cold therapy interventions.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner, Expected in 12/2022
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University of Memphis - Memphis, TN
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Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2016
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East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN
GPA:
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  • Member of Golden Key international honor society
  • Member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society
  • Graduated cum laude
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2011
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Knoxville Catholic High School - Knoxville, TN,
GPA:
Status -
Certifications

CPR/ BLS

ACLS

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School Attended

  • University of Memphis
  • East Tennessee State University
  • Knoxville Catholic High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Float Pool
  • Travel Registered Nurse
  • Float Pool Staff Nurse
  • Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science
  • High School Diploma

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