Jessica Allen
Appleton,WI
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in patient care and clinical expertise. Skilled at working in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring quality care and patient safety. Focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs with reliability. Proficient in critical thinking, patient assessment, and communication skills, driving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Aurora Medical Center
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse Care Manager - Home Health
Ascension Together at Home With Compassus
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Streamlined care management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and better utilization of resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based interventions for complex medical conditions.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences in decision-making processes surrounding their healthcare management.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic listening and consistent follow-through on commitments made during the care planning process.
Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic
Ascension Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed advanced knowledge of diagnostic tests and medications commonly used in the cardiovascular setting.
- Provided phone triage nursing support to patients and direct them to the appropriate level of care.
- Provided support to providers via Epic inbox management of test results, diagnostic test scheduling, and medication refills.
- Provided care-related advice and education to patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' triage levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Ascension
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Experience caring for the following specialty patients: post-MI, acute on chronic CHF, dangerous arrhythmias, post-Cardiac Catheterization, post-TAVR, receiving IV Drugs including: Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Dobutamine, Insulin, Lasix, Heparin.
- Provided direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization and within scope of practice.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans.
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient condition as appropriate.
- Served as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Noted and carried out physician and nursing orders.
CNA / Telemetry Technician
Theda Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed clinical and non-clinical patient care activities within scope of practice and under direction of nursing staff.
- Aided with admission and discharge of patients.
- Appropriately reported findings or changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data for early detection of cardiac abnormalities.
Senior Living Community Sales
Touchmark Senior Living
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions for new residents.
- Coordinated closely with interdisciplinary teams to address individual resident needs effectively, leading to enhanced quality of life measures consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of potential residents' needs, ensuring appropriate placement within the community.
- Increased occupancy rates through targeted marketing campaigns and effective community outreach.
- Facilitated successful events and activities tailored to the interests of residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
Condominium Sales
Apple Tree, LLC
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Implemented successful sales strategies, contributing to increased revenue generation for the organization.
- Assisted customers in choosing appropriate accessories and additional services, increasing overall sales figures.
- Provided ongoing support to sales teams in developing proposals, quotes, and presentations for prospective clients.
- Worked closely with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns that effectively reached our desired audience and boosted sales numbers.
- Worked as key driver of pipeline for sales team, managing end-to-end projects through clear cross-functional communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated program
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2004
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- EMR / EHR
- Care coordination
- Treatment preparation
- Intake and discharge
- Preventive healthcare
- Patient care assessment
License
Registered Nurse, WI, 263479
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Aurora Medical Center
08.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse Care Manager - Home Health
Ascension Together at Home With Compassus
02.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic
Ascension Heart and Vascular Institute of Wisconsin
01.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Ascension
11.2021 - 01.2023
CNA / Telemetry Technician
Theda Care
03.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Living Community Sales
Touchmark Senior Living
03.2018 - 11.2019
Condominium Sales
Apple Tree, LLC
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated program
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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