Jessica Briskin
Summary
Experienced with critical patient care and emergency response in high-pressure environments. Excels in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, fostering strong teamwork and seamless integration into dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Coordinator Post Lung, Heart-Lung Transplant
Stanford Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
- Manage care, appointments, and medication plans following existing protocols for between 80-160 patients daily; including reviewing daily lab values and drug levels.
- Triage, and support calls coming in from patients as well as outside hospitals requesting information and assistance with critical patient needs.
- Provide extensive treatment and lifestyle teaching for new patients and their families following lung transplant.
- Work closely and communicate clearly amongst a large group of colleagues and interdisciplinary teams to make sure we as a team are effectively meeting multiple patient needs, clinic appointments, and shared spaced.
Flight Nurse, Life Flight
Stanford Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2024
- Transport and oversee care of critically ill patients utilizing multiple invasive lines, active infusions, and specialized equipment including ECMO, VADs, Impellas, inhaled agents, chest tubes, open chests, undergoing massive blood transfusions, and IABPs.
- Insert invasive lines, including arterial lines and endotracheal tubes
- Work cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and flight team in a dynamic environment as well as independently utilizing policies and procedures
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
- Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Verihealth/Falck
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments of each patient''s needs upon arrival at referring hospitals before initiating any treatments or interventions during transport.
- Coordinated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care during the transfer process, ensuring proper handoff of information pertaining to treatment plans and progress notes.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to ensure smooth transitions from facility to ambulance, promoting continuity of care.
Clinical Nurse II, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Stanford Healthcare
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Evaluate needs and oversee care of acutely ill cardiovascular ICU patients with intricate medical histories and diverse requirements
- Facilitate line placement and oversee monitoring of invasive lines and equipment including ECMO, CRRT, IABP, and ventricular assist devices.
- Facilitate recovery of patients in immediate post-operative period following heart, lung, and kidney transplants, alongside complex CABG, Type A, and Type B aortic dissections, often with open chests and multiple supportive devices (IABP, ECMO, VAD, CRRT, ventilator)
- Contributed to Quality Council focused on reducing CLABSI rates and identifying effective strategies
- EPIC super user - assist in training colleagues and troubleshoot issues
- Facilitate unit operations as Float Nurse, prioritizing and balancing diverse patient, nurse, and unit requirements
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Harrison Medical Center
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Team & SWAT / Resource position
Harrison Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Completed Versant Nurse Residency Program in Critical Care
- Delivered care for patients with diverse illnesses and co-morbidities in Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, and Respiratory Care Unit.
- Executed role as SWAT/Resource nurse: initiated challenging IVs, transported critically ill patients to tests and procedures, functioned as a knowledgeable resource for nursing and staff members, and supported all hospital floors during shift changes and emergencies
Registered Nurse
The Allergy & Asthma Clinic
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Prepared and administered immunotherapy injections and home injection kits in accordance with individual, complex physician orders
- Educated patients about allergies, immunotherapy, Epi-pen instructions, and safety protocols
- Assessed and documented patient response to immunotherapy
- Assisted with examination and assessment of patients
- Performed spirometry, (ENO) measurements, and skin testing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Menlo Medical Clinic
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Communicated results and explanations of lab work to patients
- Assisted in various in-office medical procedures
- Triaged phone calls and provided patient education based on physician created protocols
- Transcribed detailed physician notes and letters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12.2010
Mills College
Oakland, CA12.2008
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Clinical judgment
Certification
CA Registered Nurse 794655 Expires 03/2027
CCRN October 2017 (Current)
ACLS Expires 10/2025
BLS Expires 10/2025
PALS Expires 10/2025
NRP Expires 10/2025
TNCC Expires 08/2025
TPATC Expires 01/2027
Versant Nurse Residency in Critical Care Completed 02/2013
Member of Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA)
Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
RN Coordinator Post Lung, Heart-Lung Transplant
Stanford Healthcare
07.2024 - Current
Flight Nurse, Life Flight
Stanford Healthcare
05.2018 - 07.2024
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Verihealth/Falck
05.2017 - 05.2018
Clinical Nurse II, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Stanford Healthcare
09.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Harrison Medical Center
02.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Team & SWAT / Resource position
Harrison Medical Center
03.2012 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
The Allergy & Asthma Clinic
10.2011 - 03.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Menlo Medical Clinic
05.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Mills College
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