Jessica Burton-Bertrand
Toledo,OH
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with over twelve years of experience in the following areas; medical surgical, telemetry, cardiac cath, rehabilitation, observation/emergency and pre and post procedural care. Maintains strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Collaborates well with doctors and other disciplines to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Skilled in providing exceptional and safe care to a diverse patient population, with a pure desire to serve those less fortunate.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Karmanos Cancer Institute
Detroit, MI
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Rochester
Rochester, MI
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse
McLaren Oakland Pontiac
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital Lansing
Lansing, MI
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Nurse within resource pool. Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures across various units within hospital system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center- Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Nurse within resource pool that serviced various medical surgical and telemetry units across Detroit Medical Center Health System.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital BestChoice
Detroit, MI
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Nurse within resource pool that serviced various medical surgical units as well as clinics across Henry Ford Health System.
- Provided direct quality nursing care to patients including monitoring, recording, and evaluating the medical conditions of up to eight patients at a time.
- Educated patients and families on illness, treatment, after care and follow up instructions.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Heart Hospital Cardiac, Catherization/Electrophysiology Lab
Detroit, Michigan
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care preoperatively and postoperatively to outpatients, inpatients and critical care patients.
- Administered high alert medications and titrated vasoactive drips.
- Hemodynamic monitoring and removal of arterial / venous sheaths, in addition to obtaining hemostasis while maintaining proper surgical site.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Specialized in the care of post operative orthopedic, trauma, urology and general surgical patients.
- Proficient in use of PCA and Epidural pumps
- Worked directly with physical and occupational therapy according to patient's plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital Emergency/Observation
Detroit, Michigan
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided direct patient care to a diverse pediatric and adolescent patient population.
- Observing for changes in patient's status and identifying priority/critical patients.
- Provided detailed education to patients and parents regarding illness, treatment and after care.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital
Detroit, West, Michigan
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Specialized in direct patient care of stroke, telemetry and rehabilitation patients.
- Telemetry monitoring.
- Member of a multidisciplinary team that assessed the needs of each patient to prepare for discharge and improve patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MISkills
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- Care Coordinator
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management
- HIPPA Complaint
- Wound Care
- Phlebotomy
- Intravenous access /Management
- Discharge Planning
- Safe Medication Administration
- Individualized Care Plans
- Epic and Cerner/Citrix Proficient
- Colostomy Care
Certification
- Nursing License 4704280122 [8/18/2025]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [September 2023-September-2025]
- Advance Life Support (ACLS) Certification [September 2023-September 2025]
- NIHSS Stroke Certified [December 2023- December 2024]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Karmanos Cancer Institute
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Ascension Rochester
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
McLaren Oakland Pontiac
09.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital Lansing
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center- Detroit Receiving Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital BestChoice
08.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Heart Hospital Cardiac, Catherization/Electrophysiology Lab
03.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital Emergency/Observation
06.2013 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital
09.2010 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy