Jerasia West
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mount Vernon
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7 plus years of experience in providing comprehensive patient care and advocacy, specializing in pediatric nursing. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient advocacy, conflict resolution, and team leadership, fostering collaborative relationships with families and healthcare teams. Committed to enhancing patient support and education, ensuring culturally competent care and improved health outcomes for pediatric patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
JCCA
05.2025 - Current
- Uses an interdisciplinary team approach to address opportunities to plan and coordinate care; acts in a supportive capacity to other team members (i.e., medical assistants, office personnel and providers) in supporting patient and the treatment plan.
- Continuously reviewing and auditing the medical record for medical necessity, and ensuring health care services are administered with quality, code efficiency and within compliance.
- Coordinate all services and aspects of healthcare received by child/family to ensure needs are met
- Attend supervision meetings and participate in team-based decisions regarding all clients and services
- Inspect and maintain all client files to ensure they are up-to-date and contain all required documentation
School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Agency
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided comprehensive health assessments and emergency care for students, coordinated with faculty to implement health protocols and managed medical records
Pediatric RN
Foxhire LLC, Contract
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response
- Efficiently managed multiple patient cases while maintaining accurate documentation and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments.
- Provided comprehensive patient education and support
- Led cross-functional initiatives to enhance clinic workflow efficiency, resulting in reduced wait times and improved patient experience
Pediatric Field RN
Prime Home Health Services
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Deliver specialized pediatric nursing care through home visits, ensuring comprehensive patient assessments and family education while maintaining detailed medical records
- Monitor vital signs, medication reconciliation, and coordinate with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans for pediatric patients
- Evaluate patient progress, document health changes, and adapt care protocols while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
- Established strong therapeutic relationships with families while delivering specialized pediatric nursing interventions
- Mentored families in pediatric care techniques, empowering them with knowledge and skills for effective home healthcare management
- Guide families through pediatric healthcare challenges by providing comprehensive education and practical care management strategies
Pediatric RN
New York Presbyterian Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2023
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for complex pediatric cases, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment effectiveness
- Managed medication administration and vital signs monitoring for diverse pediatric patients, maintaining meticulous documentation standards
- Mentored new nursing staff in specialized pediatric care procedures while maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction scores
- Established effective communication channels between families, physicians, and specialists to ensure coordinated patient care delivery
- Led cross-functional pediatric care initiatives, fostering seamless coordination between medical teams to enhance treatment efficacy and patient comfort
- Championed family-centered care approach, creating supportive environments for patients and families during extended hospital stays
Education
BSN -
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY 09.2014 - 5 2018
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership
- Quality improvement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Medication management
- Care Coordination
Timeline
RN Case Manager
JCCA
05.2025 - Current
School Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Agency
10.2024 - 05.2025
Pediatric RN
Foxhire LLC, Contract
04.2024 - 10.2024
Pediatric Field RN
Prime Home Health Services
11.2023 - 04.2024
Pediatric RN
New York Presbyterian Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2023
BSN -
The College of New Rochelle
09.2014 - 5 2018
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