Jelissa Andersen
Reading,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in various fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Passionate in each opportunity to create a bond with my patients, their families and support person(s) and working within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE III
Tower Health
Float Pool
05.2022 - Current
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals & advocate for patients
- Chair of Shared Governance Committee
- Float to 15 different units within the medical-surgical division.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
REGISTERED NURSE III
Tower Health
Children's Health Center
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Manage routine patient care to pediatric population in the outpatient setting
- Chair of Unit Council
- Telephone Triage
- Insurance Coordinator
- 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.
Registered Nurse III
Tower Health
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation At Wyomissing
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Chair of Skin & Wound Assessment Team and Resource Nurse
- Utilize nursing process to drive clinical decision making
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals & advocate for patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Patient care assistant
Tower Health
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Performed patient care under direct supervision of RN.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in nursing -
Western Governors University
12.2020
RN Diploma -
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
07.2017
Skills
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Well visit procedures
- Family Education
- Microsoft Office
- EPIC documentation
Certification
- True, BLS/CPR for the healthcare provider, American Red Cross
- Pennsylvania State Board of nursing, RN #699187
Personal Information
Title: RN-BSN
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE III
Tower Health
05.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE III
Tower Health
01.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse III
Tower Health
08.2017 - 01.2020
Patient care assistant
Tower Health
08.2015 - 08.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in nursing -
Western Governors University
RN Diploma -
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences