Jessica Breaux MSN, FNP-BC
Newnan,Ga
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Heart Institute
Newnan, GA
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Order invasive and non-invasive procedures based off clinical presentation
- Medical management of chronic cardiovascular diseases
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care protocols.
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve cardiovascular health outcomes.
- Educate patients on disease management and preventive measures effectively.
Managed Anticoagulation Therapy
Piedmont Heart Institute
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Managed anticoagulation therapy for patients in the Coumadin clinic and patients with home INR monitors
- Medication adjustments based off of INR results
- Provided patient education regarding vit k, diet consistency, bleeding precautions and medication interactions with Warfarin
- Perioperative dosing instructions for Lovenox bridging
- Resource for other RN’s regarding INR’s and Warfarin dosing
Charge Nurse
Pathways Center Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Floated to different entities within Pathways (outpatient clinics, Adult & Child and Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Units)
- Assessments of new clients that are walk-ins, 1013’s, and OTA’s
- Presentation to MD for possible admissions of new clients in crisis
- Daily assessments of current inpatient clients
- Vital signs, lab draws, TB screens, injections (PRN and scheduled monthly injections)
- Managed and updated GCAL board
Staff Nurse
Summit Urgent Care
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Triage, obtain vitals, and document on new urgent care patients
- Administer meds and injections per physician orders
- Draw patient labs and enter lab orders into LabCorp interface
- Informed patients of lab results
- Scheduled CT scans and MRI’s for patients
- Start IV’s and performed X-rays
Nursing Coordinator
SCSAC
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed medical department
- Community outreach and education
- Scheduled SANE nurses for 24/7 on call calendar, and NP’s for 2 clinic schedules
- Chart review for SANE nurses
- SANE recruiting/ coordinate training/ in-services
- Ordered supplies for two clinics
- Lead on integrating new EMR system for clinics
Operating Room Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed pre op assessment prior to patient surgery
- Verify all paperwork is complete prior to patient surgery
- Maintain patient safety throughout patient surgery
- Proper positioning of patient prior to surgery
- Maintaining sterile field, correct instrument count, and appropriate instruments and supplies for the surgeon throughout patient surgery
Oncology Med- Surge Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed patient assessments and worked with treatment team to develop care plans
- Quickly assessed patient conditions and obtained vital signs
- Medication administration
- Addressed the direct care needs of each patient
Education
MSN- FNP -
Walden University
Minnesota02-2025
BSN -
Lagrange College
La Grange, GA05-2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Family education
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct nursing care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Heart Institute
09.2025 - Current
Managed Anticoagulation Therapy
Piedmont Heart Institute
09.2020 - 09.2025
Charge Nurse
Pathways Center Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 09.2020
Staff Nurse
Summit Urgent Care
09.2018 - 05.2019
Nursing Coordinator
SCSAC
11.2017 - 09.2018
Operating Room Nurse
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
Oncology Med- Surge Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
MSN- FNP -
Walden University
BSN -
Lagrange College