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Jessica Cogar

Elkview,WV
Jessica Cogar

Summary

Motivated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of hospital experience. Adept at care coordination and acute and chronic disease management. I implement strong clinical judgment and compassion to enhance patient outcomes. I am proficient in Cerner and Epic documentation. My attention to detail, organization, reliability and time management have consistently improved care standards, contributing to increased patient safety and satisfaction.


Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

Aya Healthcare

Agency Registered Nurse
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 09/09/2024-Present - Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington WV: Cardiac Stepdown
  • 06/03/2024-09/07/2024 - St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington WV: Cardiac Stepdown/IMCU/Telemetry Float Pool
  • 04/08/2024-05/31/2024 - St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Edgewood KY: TCU
  • 01/05/2024-04/06/2024 - Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest, Mayfield Heights OH: Med Surg, Observation, Oncology, Orthopedics, Telemetry
  • 10/02/2023-12/30/2023 - Ohio Health Methodist Hospital, Columbus OH: Ortho Trauma, Telemetry
  • 07/17/2023-09/30/2023 - Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville TN: Orthopedics, Pulmonary, Telemetry
  • 04/03/2023-07/08/2023 - St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington WV: Cardiac Telemetry

Charleston Area Medical Center

RN Clinical Management Coordinator
06.2019 - 03.2023

Job overview

08/2022-03/2023: ED Overflow

09/2020-08/2022: Ambulatory Infusion Center and ED Observation

05/2019-09/2020: Ambulatory Infusion Center and Clinical Decision Unit


  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Facilitated discharge planning and utilization review.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine quality improvement audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees.
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Charleston Area Medical Center

Charge Registered Nurse
06.2012 - 05.2019

Job overview

06/2016-05/2019: Clinical Decision Unit

06/2012-06/2016: Cardiac Telemetry

  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to crisis and emergency situations.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Charleston Area Medical Center

Registered Nurse
07.2005 - 06.2012

Job overview

Cardiac Telemetry

  • Provided exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute illness and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Managed caseload of 4-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors, conditions, and diagnostic testing results and updated the provider with current information and recommendations for intervention.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients and rapid changes in patient condition.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper care management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed and monitored patients before, during and after various procedures to evaluate patient condition.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Utilized Cerner and Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Charleston Area Medical Center

Nurse Extern
05.2003 - 07.2005

Job overview

  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
  • Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Education

Glenville State College/WVU Joint Nursing Program Glenville, WV

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2005

University Overview

  • Sigma Theta Tau
  • Over 900 hours of clinical hours
  • Over 100 hours of community service



Certifications

ACLS: Expires 05/30/2026

BLS: Expires 05/30/2026

NIHSS: Expires 01/31/2026

Registered Professional Nurse: Expires 06/30/2026

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Care Coordination
  • Case Management
  • Cerner Documentation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Epic Documentation
  • Health Promotion
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Reliability
  • Strong Clinical Judgement
  • Time Management

Timeline

Agency Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
RN Clinical Management Coordinator
Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Charleston Area Medical Center
07.2005 - 06.2012
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center
05.2003 - 07.2005
Glenville State College/WVU Joint Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Jessica Cogar