Hi, I’m
JADE QUEZADA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in various settings including critical care, peri-anesthesia, higher education and sales. Excelling in high-pressure environments and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Proven educator with a passion for teaching, fostering the next generation of nurses at the collegiate level. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, complemented by a deep understanding of medical devices and patient care, ready to drive sales success. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Bacco West LLC
Sales Associate
2025 - Current (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Harrisburg Area Community College
Nursing Instructor
2022 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing various skills (dressing changes, foley catheter placement, etc.) and nursing techniques.
UPMC West Shore Hospital - Perianesthesia Department
Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN
01.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center/Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
ICU Travel RN
01.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Travel ICU nurse during COVID-19 pandemic, working in various hospitals across PA. Dynamic experience in different critical-care sub-specialties including: trauma surgical (level 1), neuro surgical & cardiothoracic surgical critical care units.
- Exhibits flexibility, adaptability, and is a quick learner, thriving in fast-paced environments.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple patients.
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
HVICCU Staff Nurse
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Caring for patients recovering from open-heart surgery, managing inotropic drips and invasive lines like: arterial lines, central lines and Swan-Ganz catheters
- Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices such as: LVAD, Impella pumps & intra-aortic balloon pumps
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital
ICU, Professional Staff Nurse
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Caring for critically-ill adult patients suffering from various diseases; primary focus in medical/surgical critical care, served as unit charge nurse, code team, education committee
- Extensive training/experience including care of patients on/with: mechanical ventilators, vasopressors, invasive lines (arterial lines, central lines), urinary catheters, OG/NG tubes, rectal tubes, ostomies, restraints, sedation, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Education
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science from Nursing
05.2022
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Arts Degree from Nursing
12.2017
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- Student Nurse Organization
Skills
- Hard Skills: Nursing assessment, nurse training, clinical education, time management, prioritization, EMR experience, BLS & ACLS certified
- Soft Skills: Professional demeanor, clinical expertise, leadership skills, critical thinking, problem solving, innovative, time management, prioritization, effective communication, collaboration
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (est. 2018)
Basic Life Support Certification (est. 2016)
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse, Expert, BSN
UPMC West Shore Hospital - Perianesthesia Department
01.2023 - 01.2025
ICU Travel RN
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center/Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
HVICCU Staff Nurse
Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
ICU, Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Arts Degree from Nursing
Sales Associate
Bacco West LLC
2025 - Current (8 education.months_Label)
Nursing Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College
2022 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Western Governors University
Bachelors of Science from Nursing
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