Jessica Anderson
Dandridge,TN
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Strong, dedicated and resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
09/16/19 - Current
- Trauma Core Nurse
- Behavioral Health Nurse
- Pod Lead | Triage Lead
- Preceptor
- Medic Desk |Taking encodes, recognizing critical patients from the lobby and EMS, and placing the patients in rooms based on ESI acuity.
CV Registered Nurse | CV Tech | Telemetry Tech
St. Mary's Hospital | Tennova
Knoxville, TN
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Team Lead
- Preceptor
- Managed care of several critical patients including, but not limited to: CABG patients, ablation patients, heart catheterization patients, TAVAR patients, etc
- Monitored and adjusted telemetry equipment as needed for optimal performance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms interpretation and ability to respond appropriately when necessary.
Caregiver
East Tennesse Personal Care
Knoxville, TN
09.2011 - 09.2014
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping
Layaway Manager
Kmart, Sears Holding
Knoxville, TN
03.2008 - 09.2011
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Promptly resolved customer complaints and issues with a positive attitude.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN07-2014
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell, TN03-2010
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- ATCN
- ABLS
- Crisis Intervention Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CV Registered Nurse | CV Tech | Telemetry Tech
St. Mary's Hospital | Tennova
09.2014 - 09.2019
Caregiver
East Tennesse Personal Care
09.2011 - 09.2014
Layaway Manager
Kmart, Sears Holding
03.2008 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The University Of Tennessee Medical Center
09/16/19 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
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