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Jessica Claire
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Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with over 30 years combined experience in Ambulatory Surgery, Pre-operative testing & education, and Cardiology. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to the Research & Innovations Council to implement evidence-based practices and improve healthcare outcomes. Strengths in improving patient satisfaction and delivery of care are accomplished as a Unit-based Council member.

Accomplishments

As a research council member I participated in research collection to improve practice, dissemination to clinical nurses through campus wide presentation, and assisted in Magnet Document narratives.

I was a Co-investigator & presenter on Evaluating professional Governance study. We presented the study internally, to nursing leaders on July 2020 and then virtually to the Nursing EBP & Research Committee at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell (NYP-WC) on August 12, 2020.

Our study on The impact and aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and physiological health of clinicians in New York has been accepted for abstract oral presentation to the ICN Congress November 2-4 2021.

I have assisted in NYP-Hudson Valley hospitals Magnet Recognition & re-designation for 2021, 2017, and 2013 by formulating narratives and ongoing research ideas, and participating in the Magnet appraisers interviews.

Skills
  • Pre-operative & postoperative care of cataracts, orthopedics, urology, and GYN surgical patients.
  • Procedural assistance, room preparation, and pre & post care for pain management & loop monitor patients.
  • Moderate sedation administration of fentanyl and versed under physician supervision.
  • 15+ years experience with IV insertion.
Work History
RN Ambulatory Surgery Center, 04/2014 - Current
Uchealth Commerce City, CO,
  • Assisted physicians and managed 10-15 patients with pain management injections and Loop monitor minor procedures by providing proper medical instruments, measure and record vital signs, communicate abnormalities, administer moderate sedation, and patient response.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction as a member of the Unit-based Council for patient satisfaction achievement of 100%.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation and nursing simulation activities.
  • Managed care of pre-op and post-operative patient care, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations, and discharge instructions to provide comprehensive care.
  • Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions, including aromatherapy and meditation interventions.
  • I was redeployed during COVID surge to our outpatient assessment tent to decompress the ED, and then to our COVID vaccination team to administer vaccines to hospital staff and then community medical staff.
RN Cardiac Rehab and Nuclear Stress Test Lab , 09/2009 - 04/2014
University Of Pennsylvania Health System West Reading, PA,
  • Observed, documented, assessed patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand effectively modify exercise plans. Monitor and record vital signs and telemetry evaluation.
  • Performed daily checks and maintenance on life support equipment for optimal patient safety.
  • Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to cardiac arrhythmias, angina, syncope, and impending myocardial infarction.
  • Performed nuclear treadmill stress test, lexiscan and dobutamine stress testing, eco-stress, and non-nuclear stress testing, with EKG, blood pressure, and patient response monitoring.
RN Cardiology Outpatient Stress Testing Lab, 10/1994 - 12/2011
Columbia Doctors Medical Group City, STATE,
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Supported healthcare team and patient by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation, and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Implemented interventions, including medications and IV administration, and IV insertion.
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers regarding testing, medications, and post-procedure instructions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Performed nuclear treadmill, Lexiscan, dobutamine, non-nuclear, stress eco, and dobutamine stress eco testing for heart transplant post-operative patients.
RN CCU, 06/1986 - 07/1994
Westchester County Medical Center City, STATE,

CCRN staff nurse for seven years with the last four years as night-shift charge nurse.

Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 04/2020
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Chamberlain University - Downers Grove, IL
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Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1986
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Rockland Community College - Suffern, NY
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Affiliations

ASPAN member

Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS

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School Attended

  • Chamberlain University
  • Rockland Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • RN Cardiac Rehab and Nuclear Stress Test Lab
  • RN Cardiology Outpatient Stress Testing Lab
  • RN CCU

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Associate of Science

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