FATIMA JACKSON-EDGE
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience conducting UAS-NY assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating services across home health, long-term care, and community settings. Supports safe medication administration, thorough documentation, patient and caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration while guiding nursing teams and responding to changes in condition.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD
09.2026 - Current
- Delivered direct care and support to enhance daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Administered medications and monitored health status to ensure well-being and compliance with treatment plans.
- Facilitated safety, independence, and improvement in quality of life for individuals through tailored support strategies.
Nurse Evaluator
Maximus
05.2015 - 09.2026
- Performed assessments using UAS-NY methodology comprehensive UAS-NY assessments.
- Assessed medical and functional care requirements medical and functional care needs.
- Kept accurate clinical documentation for patient records clinical documentation and provided education to individuals and caregivers.
RN Team Lead
Elderwood
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided nursing care for residents with complex medical conditions.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, wound care, and skilled nursing treatments.
- Assessed resident conditions and responded to changes in status and emergencies.
- Supervised nursing staff and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
Case Coordinator
Fallon Health Weinberg
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted assessments and coordinated healthcare services.
- Utilized nursing judgment during telephone triage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and maintained documentation.
RN Case Manager
Willcare Home Health Care
06.2005 - 05.2013
- Managed skilled nursing care for home health patients.
- Performed assessments, developed care plans, and monitored patient outcomes.
- Administered IV therapies, wound care, medication management, and patient education.
- Coordinated care with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
RN Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation
ECMC
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided direct nursing care to acutely ill medical-surgical and rehabilitation patients.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and monitored changes in condition.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and physician-ordered treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
D'Youville College
Buffalo, NY05-2002
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Care coordination
- Case Management
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Acute Care
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
Registered Professional Nurse, New York State, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD
09.2026 - Current
RN Team Lead
Elderwood
08.2019 - 09.2021
Nurse Evaluator
Maximus
05.2015 - 09.2026
Case Coordinator
Fallon Health Weinberg
06.2013 - 05.2015
RN Case Manager
Willcare Home Health Care
06.2005 - 05.2013
RN Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation
ECMC
05.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
D'Youville College