Jeef Francisque
Camp Hill,PA
Summary
My journey to become a nurse is deeply personal, fueled by experiences that have shaped my view of the world and healthcare. Born and raised in Haiti, I lived through the catastrophic 2010 earthquake. It wasn't just the quake itself that struck me, but the heartbreaking realization that many lives were lost due to inadequate healthcare. That moment changed everything for me; I knew I had to be part of a solution, a force for healing in the world.
After moving to the United States, my resolve only grew stronger. I explored the healthcare field, shadowing professionals in various roles. It was during these experiences, observing the intimate patient-nurse interactions, that I found my calling. Nurses, I saw, were more than caregivers; they were lifelines, advocates, and often the crucial difference in a patient's experience.
My path wasn't straightforward. To support my educational goals, I joined the military. This decision was about more than just financing my studies; it was about growing, serving, and understanding diverse perspectives. It was during my time at Mansfield University's nursing program, balancing roles as a home health aide, tech, and student nurse, that I truly began to understand the impact I wanted to have.
Working in the ICU, I was drawn to the intensity and critical nature of care. Now, as I work towards my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, every step I take is with the goal of becoming a nurse. It's not just about acquiring technical skills or completing educational requirements. For me, it's about fulfilling a promise I made to myself in the aftermath of the earthquake: to be there for others in their most critical moments, to provide care that goes beyond medicine. As a nurse, I want to blend my technical expertise with the empathy and understanding that have been the cornerstones of my journey from Haiti to here.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current
- Manage a high-acuity cardiac patient population requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and skilled EKG interpretation, identifying arrhythmias and alerting the care team for timely intervention
- Titrate and monitor vasoactive drips including nitroglycerin (nitro drip) and insulin infusions per protocol, adjusting rates based on ongoing hemodynamic and glucose assessments
- Administer and monitor IV fluids, electrolyte replacements, and medication drips via infusion pumps; troubleshoot pump alarms and ensure accurate delivery
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac intervention patients, including post-cath monitoring, sheath management, access site assessment, and neurovascular checks
- Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs; assist with cardiac diagnostic procedures including echocardiograms and stress tests
- Respond to rapid deterioration events and escalate appropriately; participate in ACLS-level emergency responses on the unit
- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments, develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team
- Educate patients and families on cardiovascular disease management, medication adherence, activity restrictions, and post-discharge self-care
- Maintain precise, real-time documentation in Epic EHR; coordinate discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
11.2020 - Current
- Dual-qualified as a Combat Medic (68W), providing emergency trauma care, triage, IV access, and patient assessment under high-stress field conditions
- Applied emergency medical protocols in acute situations requiring rapid clinical judgment directly transferable to ICU practice
- Maintained operational readiness of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment across complex field environments
Graduate Registered Nurse
UPMC
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medications according to established protocols and physician prescriptions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create and implement patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs in critical care unit.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes, empowering them to actively participate in care.
- Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize critically ill patients, contributing to timely interventions and improved patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications in electronic medical records.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to effectively track patient conditions.
- Performed bedside procedures including wound dressing changes and catheterizations.
Student Nurse Technician
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, Pennsylvania
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Employee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations
- Maintained competency for population-specific groups by addressing physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs, ensuring holistic patient care.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene routines and meal consumption to promote dignity and comfort.
- Assisted patients with feeding to enhance nutrition intake and support overall health.
- Physical Therapy Support: Assisting with range of motion exercises
- Patient Mobility: Medical Procedures Assistance: Observation and Safety: Sitting with confused/disoriented patients or those requiring 1:1 observation for safety or suicide prevention
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring: Recording temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights, and weights
- Monitoring input and output, recording bowel movements, and noting ADLs and activities
- Specimen Collection: Obtaining and instructing on the collection of urine, stool, and sputum specimens
- Support Activities: Completing EKGs, transporting patients, serving and retrieving meal trays, distributing water pitchers and nourishments, transporting equipment and blood products
- Patient Safety and Satisfaction: Answering call bells, participating in patient rounding, reporting signs of abuse
- Equipment Maintenance: Recognizing, troubleshooting, and initiating corrective action on equipment, maintaining a neat environment, and managing patient belongings
- Recognized emergency situations and initiated appropriate actions, promptly notifying RN/LPN of changes in patient's condition for timely intervention.
- Storage and Inventory: Ensuring proper storage of equipment and patient belongings
Home Health Aide
Caregivers America
11.2022 - 04.2023
- As a Home Health Aide, the employee is an integral member of the patient care team, responsible for delivering tailored care to diverse patient populations
- This role encompasses assisting patient's with personal care, meal preparation according to dietary needs, medication management, and providing mobility assistance, all while maintaining sensitivity to the physical, communication, safety, nutrition, and psychosocial needs of each patient
- The aide is also tasked with light housekeeping, offering companionship and emotional support, assisting with transportation and errands, and ensuring effective communication with family members and healthcare professionals
- Additionally, the role involves diligent health monitoring, documentation of care, adherence to specific care plans, and a commitment to upholding the dignity and confidentiality of patient's
- The Home Health Aide's responsibilities are carried out with a focus on maintaining competency and adapting to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care
Warehouse Worker
Spherion
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Completes shipments by processing and loading orders
- Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Education
No Degree - High School
West Orange High School
West Orange, USA05-2019
Skills
Certifications: Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED American Red Cross EKG Technician (CET) BLS AHA
Critical Care Skills: Cardiac telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKG interpretation, vasoactive drip titration (nitro, insulin, fluid resuscitation), pre/post-op care, IV pump management, hemodynamic assessment
Clinical Skills: Venipuncture, wound care, catheterization, specimen collection, blood product transport, patient education
Technology: Epic EHR, cardiac monitoring systems
Languages: English, French, Haitian Creole
Certification
- Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED — American Red Cross | EKG Technician (CET) | BLS — AHA
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Harrisburg Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Graduate Registered Nurse
UPMC
07.2025 - 10.2025
Student Nurse Technician
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2025
Home Health Aide
Caregivers America
11.2022 - 04.2023
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
US Army
11.2020 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Spherion
04.2019 - 07.2019
No Degree - High School
West Orange High School