Jessica Creed
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Plaza Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
RN Staff Nurse
Plaza Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided direct nursing care to the residents, and supervised the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
RN Staff Nurse
Friendship Village Tempe
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ01.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZCNA -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ02.2009
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
Anaheim, CA05.2005
Skills
- Regulatory and Statutory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Long-Term Care
- Acute Care
- Quality Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Nursing Protocols
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Multitasking
- Leadership and Guidance
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Plaza Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Plaza Healthcare
01.2019 - 06.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Friendship Village Tempe
02.2013 - 01.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
CNA -
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Canyon High School
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