Jesselyn LaFauce MSN, RN-BC
DeLand,FL
Summary
A U.S. citizen with a multi-state RN license and extensive years of clinical experience. Holds a Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Leadership in Health Care Systems, obtained in 2019, and ANCC board-certified in Cardiac Vascular Nursing Specialty.
Current role as a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in a progressive care unit. VA employee (2020-2024) as a Nurse Navigator in Cardiology and Dermatology.
Received the "Good Catch" award at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and successfully managed a key product acquisition that positively impacted care and services for the veterans in the Specialty Care.
Recognized for significant leadership contributions at Northwest Community Hospital as a Clinical Shared Governance Council representative in 2017. Promoted to Assistant Acute Rehab Director in Illinois.
A strong advocate for delivering high-quality, safe, cost-effective, and value-based patient care.
Member of the peer review committee for a Root Cause Analysis, investigating near misses, adverse events, and sentinel events in 2024. Actively participated in the Joint Commission survey, conducting tracers with staff to assess readiness at Northwest Community Hospital.
Co-published an article in the EP Lab Digest, representing the EP team at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Please find the article here: https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/eplab/articles/spotlight-interview-northwestern-memorial-hospital.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Health Lake Monroe Hosp
Sanford - Full-Time (40hrs/wk), Florida
02.2025 - Current
- The CNC delivers high-quality, direct, patient-centered care to patients who downgrade from the critical level of care.
- Manages staffing and coordinates all functions in the unit.
- In partnership with the management team, the CNC monitors and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies.
- The CNC serves as a resource for staff and supports an unparalleled patient experience.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Assist with admission and discharge processes.
- Partner with subject matter experts and leadership team to support improved outcomes and service.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance and engagement.
- Assist with staff scheduling.
Cardiology RN Navigator-Structural Heart
Ralph H Johnson VAMC
Charleston - Full Time(40hrs/week), SC
09.2023 - 10.2024
- 09/01/23 up to 10/22/2024 (Resigned)
- Responsible and accountable for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, scheduling, detailed tracking, and follow-up.
- Close collaboration with physicians, staff, community care, and affiliate medical centers and clinics. One-on-one patient education with detailed instructions.
- Assumes responsibility for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
- Promoted effective interaction between healthcare professionals, patients, and families during treatment.
- Maintained accuracy and completeness of medical records by conducting thorough reviews and detailed tracking.
- Facilitated communication/coordination among interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications necessary for improving their cardiovascular health.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and reported changes to the attending physician.
- With empathy and compassion, helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Dermatology Nurse Navigator
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston - Full Time(40hrs/week), SC
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for patient care coordination and management and providing comprehensive patient and family education to promote informed decision-making and better health outcomes.
- Manages TAP line calls, secure messages, and voicemails, ensuring timely and coordinated services.
- Supported doctors and new residents and liaised for Derm clinics in multiple (CBOCS) Derm clinics in the region.
- Developed strategies to increase veteran service and update, review, and edit SOPs and policies with the guidance of the Chief of Dermatology.
- Tracks and audits department surgical infection rate and post-procedure call compliance.
- Ensured adherence to updated OSHA guidelines through thorough departmental training.
Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care Center RN II/12
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston - Full Time(40hrs/week), SC
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered direct patient care that is veteran-centric and according to the policies and procedures.
- Accountable as a pm charge nurse and a resource for patients and staff.
- Works mainly in PACU phase 2 but flexible in assisting preop admits - admitting and initiating IVs.
- Collaborates with doctors, anesthesiologists, nurses and techs in meeting patient goals for a desirable outcome.
- Provided complete patient education post procedure and facilitates smooth patient discharge and follow-up calls 24 hours post discharge.
Staff Nurse - Periop/PACU
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights-Full Time(40hrs/week), Illinois
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided direct patient care Adult and Pediatrics, patient and family education, completed history-taking through preoperative phone screening, as well as gave pertinent instructions preparing patients' preprocedure.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in peripheral nerve block procedures before surgery, proficient in operating portable ultrasound machines and nerve stimulators.
- Performed direct patient care in PACU and closely monitored patient's hemodynamics.
- Assigned as a charge nurse in PACU.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Hts - Full Time(40hrs/week+on-calls), Illinois
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided direct patient care (scrubs/circulates), administered conscious sedation during cardiac and peripheral procedures, with close hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collaborated with the 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 EPIC system and cardiolab.
- Administered critical meds, IV infusions, skilled in airway management.
- Provided patient education and family inclusion in the patient care pre and post-procedures.
- Accountable for after-hours cardiac alert calls for MI's, immediate device implants, or peripheral vascular emergencies.
- Represented the team in the Clinical Nurse Leadership Council and performed its duties and responsibilities to improve practice and build a more cohesive and effective team.
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac EP Lab
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Medicine
Chicago - Full Time(40hrs/week), IL
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Provided direct patient care, administered conscious sedation to patients during EP procedures
- 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
- Designated as the EPLab Ambassador to aid in promoting teamwork and cohesiveness
- Collaborated with other departments in the continuous promotion of patient safety, developing improvement initiatives by recognizing pertinent issues/opportunities to learn
- Managed all facets of telemetry during EP procedures, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, proficiently operates crash cart and LP12 defibrillator.
Staff RN - Cardiac Recovery Observation Unit
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Medicine
Chicago - Full Time(40hrs/week), IL
09.2002 - 01.2009
- Performed direct patient care and monitored patient condition regarding progression of chest discomfort, including vital signs, serial EKG, pertinent blood draws, and IV initiation.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment as needed.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Instructed patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management, as well as prevention, and medication self-management.
Staff RN - Promoted to Asst. Rehab Director
Maplewood Care Center
Elgin - Full Time(40hrs/week), IL
05.2000 - 09.2002
- Oversaw and managed the daily operations of a rehabilitation department, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve patient outcomes, increase revenue, and optimize resource utilization.
- Led a team of therapists in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices and treatment protocols to enhance therapy effectiveness and maximize patient progress.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
San Pedro College Davao
04-1990
Skills
- Servant Leadership, self-leadership
- Strong advocacy for excellence in patient care
- Care coordination/case management
- ACLS/BLS
- Pre and post-cardiac cath, surgery
- Stroke/ NIH assessment
- HIPAA and Safety compliance
- Diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication/Team collaboration
- Time management/Multitasking
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Discharge planning coordination
- Postoperative care management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Project management
Certification
- Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Specialty, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 08/2029
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), current
- NIH Stroke scale, current
- SC RN 251116 - Multi-State, expires: 04/2026
- Florida RN License pending, application in progress. File# 831352
References
- Dr. Martin Prado, Gastroenterology Advent Health Deland, FL msmprado@aol.com (386)490-2556
- James Misplay, Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab, Ralph H. Johnson (RHJ) VA Medical Center (VAMC) Charleston, SC. (843) 437-4729 James.Misplay@va.gov
- Kim Benke, Nurse Manager for Surgical Nurse Navigators, Ralph H Johnson VAMC Charleston, (843) 789-6179 Kim.Benke@va.gov
- Mildred Solomon, Nurse Manager CathLab, Ralph H Johnson VAMC, (843)412-6551
- MaryJean Piorkowski, RN, Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) RHJ VAMC, (843) 819-7695 Maryjean.Piorkowski@va.gov
- Tonia Smalls, RN, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Coordinator RHJ VAMC, (843) 324-0545 Tonia.Smalls@va.gov
- Elina Dimeglio, RN, Nurse Manager ACC RHJ VAMC, (843) 577-6232
- Jeanne Richmond, RN, CathLab Manager at Northwest Community Hosp. (NCH) Arlington Heights, IL, (847) 668-9024
- Juby Vallikalam, MSN, CCRN, Team Lead RN at NCH Day Surgery Center, (312) 685-5829
- Nicole Cook, RN, EPLab Coordinator at Northwestern Medicine (NMH/NM) Chicago, IL, (773) 771-9891
Languages
5,4
Personal Information
Title:
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Health Lake Monroe Hosp
02.2025 - Current
Cardiology RN Navigator-Structural Heart
Ralph H Johnson VAMC
09.2023 - 10.2024
Dermatology Nurse Navigator
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care Center RN II/12
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse - Periop/PACU
Northwest Community Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2020
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Northwest Community Hospital
05.2015 - 10.2017
Critical Care Nurse - Cardiac EP Lab
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Medicine
01.2009 - 03.2015
Staff RN - Cardiac Recovery Observation Unit
Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Medicine
09.2002 - 01.2009
Staff RN - Promoted to Asst. Rehab Director
Maplewood Care Center
05.2000 - 09.2002
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
San Pedro College Davao
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