Jessica Cashion
Rio Vista,Tx
Summary
Versatile and compassionate nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in many different settings. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse PRN
Texas Health Surgery Center
Cleburne , Tx
2023.01 - Current
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Instructed family members on post-operative care techniques at home.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians via various routes.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated patient transfers from the operating room to the recovery area.
- Evaluated patient recovery progress by monitoring vital signs and other indicators such as pain level or mobility range of motion exercises.
- Provided post-operative care for patients recovering from surgery.
Charge Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
Burleson , TX
2024.02 - Current
- Direct daily functions like admissions, discharges, and patient flow.
- Oversee the nursing unit and delegate tasks to staff.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
Burleson , TX
2022.08 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
LVN
USMD Health system
2019.04 - 2022.07
- Coordinated all communications between patients and doctor offices.
- Administered basic medications in accordance with doctor's treatment plan.
- Managed appointments for home visits and performed home assessments.
- Improved the facility’s overall CMS star rating from 4 to 5 in less than 1 year with quality improvement initiatives while being the Quality Coordinator.
- Attend continuing education and training seminars annually
- Evaluate patient symptoms and develop treatment plan accordingly
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to patients
- Trained new staff members.
LVN
John peter smith hospital
2012.03 - 2019.04
- Educated patients on procedures, exams, and treatment options to patients.
- Attend continuing education and training seminars annually.
- Interviewed, and trained nurses to keep up with clinic growth and expansion
- Epic super user
- Trained with pool staff.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
LVN
Cleburne rehab and nursing
2010.09 - 2012.03
- Administer basic medications in accordance with doctor's treatment plan
- Document patient behaviors and report abnormalities to supervisor
- Coordinate all communications between patients and doctor offices
- Assist with personal hygiene maintenance, including bathing and showering
- Process blood and other specimens properly for analysis
- Performed wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11.2021
LVN - Nursing
Hill College
Cleburne, TX08.2010
Skills
- Time Management
- Preceptor
- Quality Coordinator
- BLS / ALS
- Strong leadership abilities
- Employee Interviewing
- Epic Super User
- Bubble Studies
- Hospice/Palliative Champion
- Charge Nurse
- Employee Health Testing
- Compassionate Care
- Patient discharging
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
2024.02 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse PRN
Texas Health Surgery Center
2023.01 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
2022.08 - Current
LVN
USMD Health system
2019.04 - 2022.07
LVN
John peter smith hospital
2012.03 - 2019.04
LVN
Cleburne rehab and nursing
2010.09 - 2012.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
LVN - Nursing
Hill College
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