Jessica Bastidas
Medical City Arlington
Arlington,TX
1
Language
22
years of professional experience
Dynamic nursing professional with expertise in patient advocacy, wound care, and staff mentorship. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective leadership and quality initiatives.
Work History
Wound Care and Ostomy Nurse
5 Years 9 Months- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain healthy wound healing
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as physical therapists and Patient Care technicians, to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures and maintaining wound vacs for treatment of complex wounds.
Heart and Vascular Nurse Manager
5 Years 11 Months- Mentored new nurse leaders, fostering professional development and enhancing leadership capabilities within the team.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented targeted quality initiatives.
- Streamlined communication protocols between departments to improve response times for patient needs.
- Managed budgetary constraints while ensuring high standards of patient safety and maintaining quality of care.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team performance and morale.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
10 Years 1 Month- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and optimize care strategies.
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families, increasing engagement in care processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Leadership Institute Academy Graduate
Skills
Direct nursing care
Nursing assessments
Inpatient care
Infection control protocols
Patient education
Policy compliance
Patient advocacy
Staff supervision
Department management
Hiring and terminations
Performance improvement
Staff coaching and mentoring
Accomplishments
2017 Units of Distinction for Heart and Vascular Unit
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wound Care and Ostomy Nurse
Medical City Arlington
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Heart and Vascular Nurse Manager
Medical City Arlington
02.2015 - 01.2021Read More
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Medical City Arlington
01.2005 - 02.2015Read More
HCA Leadership Institute
from Leadership Institute Academy Graduate
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The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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