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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Professional Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 34+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about different aspects of nursing and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Skills
  • Planning and scheduling
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Vaccine administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Electronic Health Record usage
  • Preventative health
  • Administering immunizations
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Patient counseling
  • Microsoft Office Suites
Work History
RN Supervisor A/Public Health Nurse, 10/2001 - 05/2020
City Of Springfield Springfield, MA,
  • 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
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
  • Contributed substantially to successful department Audits/accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Oversaw and manage 6 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
  • Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
  • Updated patient charts using Intergy electronic health records with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Worked at Medical Special Needs Shelters as indicated
RN Nurse Manager/Senior Public Health Nurse , 02/2013 - 05/2015
Medical Search International Green Bay, WI,
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
  • Led successful a regional team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff
  • Assisted in H1N1 Region 3 POD set-up
Public Health Nurse, 10/1989 - 09/2001
State Of Louisiana / Terrebonne Parish Health Unit City, STATE,
  • Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs
  • Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources, including health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals
  • Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects
  • Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information
  • Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues
  • Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources
  • Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections, and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly
  • Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database
  • Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during public health crises, while advising on protective measures
  • Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly
RN Floor Nurse, 06/1986 - 10/1989
South Louisiana Medical Center City, STATE,
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Led successful 4-6 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1981
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Terrebonne High School - Houma, LA
GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1986
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Nicholls State University - Thibodaux, LA
GPA:

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School Attended

  • Terrebonne High School
  • Nicholls State University

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Supervisor A/Public Health Nurse
  • RN Nurse Manager/Senior Public Health Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse
  • RN Floor Nurse

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  • High School Diploma
  • Associate of Science

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