Jessica Brothers
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student at Joliet Junior College with a background in caring for patients within an acute care hospital setting. Experienced and knowledgeable in assessments, vital signs, and medication administration. Looking to further enhance knowledge and skills in a hospital environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
Registered Nurse
Morris Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
PCT – Ortho/Neuro/Pediatrics
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Worked as a member on a multidisciplinary team to provide total quality care
- Performed vital signs, assisted with ADLs, and charting
- Taught safe patient handling class
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Health Supervisor
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Northwest Indiana
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed and rendered aid for various ailments
- Administered medications as needed
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois05.2023
Certificate of Achievement - Practical Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois05.2022
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
Affiliations
Nursing Student Association, 01/21 - 12/23
Clinicals
- Ascension St. Joseph, Joliet, IL; Franciscan St. James Health, Olympia Fields, IL, 2nd Year, Psychiatric and Critical Care nursing including rotations in inpatient psychiatric unit, cardiac telemetry, and emergency department. Provided complete care for 3-4 patients per clinical day including IV’s and medications during management of client care experience.
- Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet, IL; Ascension St. Joseph, Joliet, IL; Lakewood Nursing and Rehab, Plainfield, IL, 1st Year, Medical and Surgical nursing: rotation in the Orthopedic Unit. Complete patient care for 1-2 patients per clinical day. Pediatric and OB nursing: newborn nursery, labor and delivery, and mother-baby units.
Licensure Certification
- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 01/23 - current
- Basic Life Support, 01/22 - current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 01/23 - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 08/24- current
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morris Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Health Supervisor
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Northwest Indiana
06.2022 - 08.2022
PCT – Ortho/Neuro/Pediatrics
Rush Copley Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2023
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Certificate of Achievement - Practical Nursing
Joliet Junior College
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