JESSICA CUNNINGHAM
Portland,OR
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10 years of nursing experience, including hospice, perioperative care, and a broad acute-care background in telemetry, cardiac surgical step-down, neuro step-down, medical-surgical, orthopedic, and transplant settings. Experienced in hospice home visits, pre- and post-operative patient care, symptom and medication management, patient and family education, and care coordination. Committed to compassionate, patient-centered care that supports safety, comfort, dignity, and patients’ and families’ needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Providence Hospice
10.2025 - Current
- Manage symptoms and medications in collaboration with the hospice care team and prescribed plan of care.
- Managed symptoms and medications, collaborating with hospice care team to implement prescribed plan of care.
- Educated patients and families on hospice services, symptom relief, medications, and disease progression expectations.
- Coordinated hospice admissions and end-of-life care, ensuring alignment among patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
- Promote comfort, dignity, and patient-centered support for patients and families.
Pre- and Post-Op Registered Nurse
Columbia Gorge Surgery Center
09.2025 - 10.2026
- Delivered pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for patients undergoing orthopedic, podiatry, and optometry procedures, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Assessed patients pre-procedure, prepared them for surgery, and monitored recovery to facilitate optimal healing and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-procedure instructions and discharge guidance to promote understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Provided patient and family education, including post-procedure instructions and discharge guidance.
RN, Agency Per Diem
Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care on Medical-Surgical unit at Providence Hood River.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Provided nursing care across various hospitals and acuity settings, including neuro step-down, float pool, telemetry, and orthopedics, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care in cardiac surgical step-down unit at Swedish Cherry Hill and hepatic/renal transplant unit at UW Medical Center, ensuring optimal recovery and support for patients post-surgery.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. David’s Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided evidence-based nursing care in telemetry setting, adhering to established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2015
Skills
- Hospice care
- Symptom management
- End-of-life care
- Care planning
- Hospice admissions
- Patient and family education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Pre- and post-op care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Providence Hospice
10.2025 - Current
Pre- and Post-Op Registered Nurse
Columbia Gorge Surgery Center
09.2025 - 10.2026
RN, Agency Per Diem
Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 10.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
03.2019 - 02.2020
Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. David’s Medical Center
02.2016 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College