Jessica Christian
Registered Nurse
Tyler,TX
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Registered Nurse bringing 9 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver level-headed and superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
UT Health East Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Christus Health
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Emergency Department RN
Hospitality Health ER
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse CVICU
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services. LVAD, ECMO, IABP, Impella, transplants, etc
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UT Health East Texas Level 1 Trauma Center
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Level 1 Trauma Center: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Treat patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Perform triage on all incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provide skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency care to critically-ill patients.
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 12 patients daily.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step-Down Unit
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2017
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care
- Ventilator Management
- Proficiency in titrating life-saving medications
- Advanced cardiac life support
- IV insertion
- Emergency care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Airway management
- Emergency triage
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- BLS
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
UT Health East Texas
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Christus Health
02.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse CVICU
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Emergency Department RN
Hospitality Health ER
02.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UT Health East Texas Level 1 Trauma Center
09.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Trauma Step-Down Unit
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
09.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Angelina College