Jessica Legg
Meadow Bridge
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Director of Nursing at Rainelle Medical Center, adept in healthcare administration and clinical leadership. Streamlined processes for cost savings, mentored new nurses, and led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care. Exhibits strong work ethic and leadership, fostering a culture of teamwork and safety.
Professional with substantial experience in nursing leadership, bringing strong emphasis on patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments and adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Proficient in clinical management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring optimal outcomes and high standards. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Rainelle Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rainelle Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackie Withrow Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
New River Community And Technical College
Beckley06-2014
Skills
- Nursing management
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Staff evaluation
- Recruiting and hiring
- Shift scheduling
- Healthcare administration
- Budget planning
- Process improvement
- Clinical system monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership and guidance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Rainelle Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rainelle Medical Center
01.2015 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jackie Withrow Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
New River Community And Technical College
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