Jessi Edwards
Greenville,NC
Summary
Registered Nurse with unique professional experience in Veterinary Medicine caring for critically ill patients in the ED at ECU Health, a level 1 Trauma Center. Seeking employment with a company that aspires to exceed current healthcare expectations by providing consistent, high-quality, patient-centered care to all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ECU Health Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- NIHSS certified
- ACLS/PALS certified
- CPI certified
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Veterinary Technician
Firetower Animal Clinic
06.2018 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments as well as emergent cases by evaluating patient acuity.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded case history, weight, temperature, and other vitals.
- Educated clients by answering questions regarding health conditions, prognosis, and treatment within my scope of practice.
- Assisted in monitoring, intubation, and medicine administration of patients under anesthesia.
- Participated in radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available financial resources to ensure the best possible patient outcome.
- Conferred with providers to devise well-coordinated treatment options to ensure quality-driven and cost-effective care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.
- Responded swiftly to codes in emergent cases to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Stained and interpreted in-house cytology (urine, fecal, skin).
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Stained and interpreted manual blood differentials.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications to animals undergoing treatment and documented patient outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC05.2023
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ2017
Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2015
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Princeton2010
Skills
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Critical Care - (Veterinary; Clinical Rotation)
- CPR Certified- American Heart Association
- Cytocentesis- (Small Animal)
- Wound care
- General anesthesia monitoring (Veterinary)
- Jugular/ cephalic venipuncture proficiency - (Veterinary)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ECU Health Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Firetower Animal Clinic
06.2018 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
02.2016 - 06.2018
Nursing
Pitt Community College
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Psychology
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School