Jessica Cole
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience excelling in critical care and emergency response. Proven ability to administer medications safely and advocate for patients and families. Strong clinical judgment and expertise in IV therapy ensure optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Circulator
St. Johns Surgery Center
Fort Myers, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in pre-operative and post-operative settings.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring sterile environments.
- Collaborated with medical team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Circulating in the operating room ensuring patient safety.
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers, FL
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Executed comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate patient health status.
- Executed medication administration protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Administered precise titration of critical medication drips to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Comprehensive brain injury management. protocols to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assisted in the assessment and treatment of patients with gunshot wounds.
- Motor vehicle accident management and treatment
- Administered comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science -
ATC
Fort Myers, FL12.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Tracheostomy care
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- High level of autonomy
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Cardiac care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Seizure management
- Code Management
- Chest tube management
Certification
- ACLS
- Stroke certified
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Circulator
St. Johns Surgery Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Trauma Center
Gulf Coast Medical Center
03.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Science -
ATC