Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 06.2017 - 01.2019
JESSELYN LAFAUCE MSN, RN-BC
RN
DeLand,FL
Summary
A multistate licensed, US-citizen RN with extensive years of clinical experience in direct patient care across the lifespan from birth to end of life, awarded with significant leadership contribution. Promoted to Asst. rehab director in Elgin, IL.
A strong advocate for high-quality, compassionate care that is cost-effective and evidence-based.
Holds a Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) with emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems, completed in Jan. 2019 and ANCC board-certified in Cardiac Vascular Nursing Specialty since 2014, expires in 2029.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
Work History
Nurse Navigator - Cardiology
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient services with different departments to optimize workflow efficiency and ensure complete documentation.
- Implemented stringent patient data procedures by HIPAA regulations, safeguarding against potential information breaches.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their cardiovascular health and maintain treatment compliance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nurse Navigator - Dermatology
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Accountable for the coordination of care of nursing services in the Dermatology dept and provides health care to veterans on individual patient needs in collaboration with other team members.
- Manages timely TAP line calls, secure messages, and voicemails from veterans.
- Supported doctors and new residents and liaised for Derm clinics in multiple CBOCs, including GCR, MYB, SAV, and BFT.
- Develop strategies to increase veteran service and update and create SOPs and policies with the guidance of the chief of dermatology.
- Tracks and audits department surgical infection rate and post-procedure call compliance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care Center
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, SC
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered direct patient care that is veteran-centric and according to the policies and procedures of RHJ bylaws.
- Accountable as a pm charge nurse (2-3x a week) and a resource for patients and staff.
- Works mainly in PACU phase 2 but flexible in assisting preop admits - admitting and initiating IVs.
- Performs follow-up calls to patients M- F as needed post-discharge to home in compliance with the Joint Commission requirement.
- Collaborates with doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses, and techs to meet patient goals for a desirable outcome.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Nurse - Periop/Recovery phase 1 and 2
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, Illinois
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Admitted patients in the preop area with complete assessment and history, obtained informed consent, initiated peripheral IV, administered meds, and educated patients and families regarding the procedure, post-op care, and hospital routine.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in peripheral nerve block procedures before and/or after surgery, and proficient in operating portable ultrasound machines and nerve stimulators.
- Assigned as a charge nurse in PACU a few times a week, supervising day-to-day patient flow and acuity operations.
- Facilitated prompt discharge of patients with complete and clear discharge instructions in Phase 2.
- Performed patient callback post-procedure for follow-up, screened patients for any issues or complications post-procedure, and collaborated with surgeons and anesthesia as needed.
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, Illinois
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided direct patient care and administered conscious sedation during cardiac and peripheral procedures, with close hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborated with immediate cardiac team i.e Cardiologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, techs, pharmacists, and vendors to ensure patient safety and deliver optimal patient care to maintain quality of life.
- Ensured complete documentation in the EPIC system.
- Scrubbed and circulated in cardiac and peripheral procedures and administered pertinent drugs to patients.
- Accountable for after-hours cardiac alert calls for stemi, immediate device implants, or peripheral vascular emergencies.
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac EP Lab
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Provided direct patient care and administered conscious sedation to patients during EP procedures with hemodynamic monitoring.
- Ensured complete documentation in Powerchart, Cardiolab, and WITT systems.
- Handled preceptorship responsibilities to newly hired nurses.
- Responsible for follow-up patient callbacks after discharge for evaluation of care.
- Managed all facets of telemetry during EP procedures, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and proficiently operated crash cart and LP12 defibrillator.
Skills
- Excellent Time Management
- Professional Interpersonal skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Critical Thinking skills
- Thorough assessment Pre and post patient and family education
- Valvular Heart Disease - patient/family education
- Care Coordination
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
Certification
- Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Specialty, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 08/2029
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), current
- Multistate licensed RN 251116, South Carolina, exp: 04/2026
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tagalog
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
Awarded: Good Catch award, 2023 for problem identification and finding a solution that increased patient satisfaction with increased patient service and preventing delay of treatment/s.
Awarded: Leadership significant contribution, 2017 as a Shared Governance Council member representing the CathLab team for team-building improvements.
Publication: Co-authored in EPLab Digest representing Cardiology @ Northwestern Medicine.
Advancement: obtained MSN with emphasis in Leadership in Healthcare Systems from Grand Canyon University.
Certifications: Cardiac Vascular nursing specialty from ANCC.
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
References
- Kim Benke, RN, Nurse Manager NN RHJ VAMV, (843)789-6179
- Elina Dimeglio, RN, Nurse Manager ACC RHJ VAMC, (843)577-6232
- Tonia Smalls, RN, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Coordinator RHJ VAMC, (843)577-5011 x 205171
- Mary Jean Piorkowski, RN, Colleague RN - ACC RHJ VA, (843)819-7695
- Jeanne Richmond, RN, CathLab Manager at NCH, (847) 668-9024
- Nicole Cook, RN, EPLab Coordinator at NMH, (773) 771-9891
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Nurse Navigator - Cardiology
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Navigator - Dermatology
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care Center
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse - Periop/Recovery phase 1 and 2
Northwest Community Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
06.2017 - 01.2019
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Northwest Community Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2017
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac EP Lab
Northwestern Medicine
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Specialty, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 08/2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), current
- Licensed RN, South Carolina, exp: 04/2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Pedro College
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