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Jessica Daigle

Jessica Daigle

Registered Nurse
Houston,Texas

Summary

Compassionate neurodivergent Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 39 years of experience delivering exceptional care to Adult/geriatric patients. Knowledgeable about acute inpatient and psyche inpatient requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Patient-oriented Nurse with 39 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med-Surg specialty. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Remote RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med-Surg specialty. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Iberia Medical Center
New Iberia, LA
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Houston Behavioral HealthCare Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse, House Supervisor/Emergency Room/Triage

US Pain & Spine Hospital
Houston, Texas
06.2014 - 05.2020
  • Under the direction of hospital administrative staff and medical director, serve as House Supervisor with duties including management of staff schedules and ensuring coverage in inpatient and emergency room units; serve as resource nurse to inpatient unit; serve as rapid response person in the event of patient emergency; conduct inventory of pharmacy medication stock; maintain crash carts; and monitor temperature logs within facility
  • Other specific emergency room duties include triaging patients; assessment; direct care involving carrying out physician orders; critical thinking skills; IV starts; medication administration; phlebotomy skills; admissions and transfers; as well as other care within scope of nursing.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.

Registered Nurse

Pulse Staffing, Private Duty Care
Houston, Texas
07.2007 - 12.2014
  • Under the direction of the medical director and nurse management staff, provided direct skilled nursing care to clients in hospital or private setting; completed assessment; created care plans; provided observation; and maintained detailed medical records
  • Additional duties included medication administration; wound care; as well as other duties within scope of nursing.

Registered Nurse

St. Luke Hospital, Surgical Unit
Sugar Land, Texas
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Under the direction of the medical directors and nurse management staff, provided direct nursing care including assisting special procedures such as insertion of chest tubes and peritoneal catheters
  • Direct patient care duties included assessment; implementing care plans; IV starts; medication administration; admissions and discharges; education activities; maintenance of equipment; collaborating with interdisciplinary team; as well as other duties within scope of nursing.

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Premier Staffing, Inpatient Setting
Houston, Texas
08.2008 - 01.2012
  • Under the direction of the medical director and nurse management staff, performed administrative tasks including indirect nursing activities aimed at promoting quality of life for hematology/oncology patients
  • Direct nursing care activities included assessment; implementing care plan; evaluation and care of the medical-surgical patient
  • Additional duties included strong comprehensive assessment of the pre and post-surgical patient as well as wound care on the compromised patient.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana
05-1997

Skills

  • P>Seasoned nurse providing care for acute and chronically ill patients for 39 years BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • P>Skilled cardiac care nurse with vascular care understanding Knowledgeable in Microsoft
  • P>Office Suite; Proficient in various EMR/EHR programs
  • P>Privacy and confidentiality
  • P>Patient Assessments
  • P>Tracheostomy Care
  • P>Patient and family advocacy
  • P>Home care
  • P>Intravenous therapy
  • P>Preventive health
  • P>Acute care expertise
  • P>Well visit procedures
  • P>Strong clinical judgment
  • P>Medication Administration
  • P>Oxygen saturation standards
  • P>Patient consultation
  • P>Chronic disease management
  • P>Collecting vitals
  • P>Sanitation
  • P>Insulin medication assistance, chemotherapy administration
  • P>Patient check-ins
  • P>Evaluations
  • P>Removing sutures
  • P>Ear, nose and throat care
  • P>Employee Evaluation
  • P>IV setup
  • P>Feeding pumps understanding
  • P>Medical Records Management
  • P>Lab result interpretation
  • P>Call triaging
  • P>Patient evaluation
  • P>Administering immunizations
  • P>Medical recordkeeping
  • P>Diabetes and nutrition education
  • P>Vaccine administration
  • P>Personal care needs
  • P>Data Collection
  • P>Staff supervision
  • P>Hospice philosophy understanding
  • P>Direct Patient Care
  • P>OSHA safety expert
  • P>High level of autonomy
  • P>Pain clinics
  • P>Medical laboratory procedures
  • P>Patient counseling
  • P>Patient discharge
  • P>Procedure preparations
  • P>Family Education
  • P>Foley catheters
  • P>Appointment Scheduling
  • P>HIPAA education
  • P>Otoscope use
  • P>Precepting
  • P>Supply restocking
  • P>Professional bedside manner
  • P>Emergency Procedures
  • P>At-risk patient care
  • P>Family advocacy
  • P>Infection control measures
  • P>Shared governance
  • P>Trauma recovery
  • P>Vision screenings
  • P>Managing deadlines
  • P>Patient Management
  • P>Case management
  • P>Medication distribution
  • P>Medical consultation
  • P>Performing EKGs
  • P>Feeding assistance
  • P>Relationship building
  • P>Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • P>Chest pain management
  • Home Visits
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • EMR Systems
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Patient Discharging
  • Seizure Management
  • Medical Screening
  • Shared Governance
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Medical Evaluations
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Vision Screening
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • HIPAA Education
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Wound Care
  • Team Coordination
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Life-Sustaining Machines
  • Long-Term Care
  • Health and Wellness Expertise
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • OSHA Safety Expertise
  • Sick Visitation Procedures
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Setting Up Referrals
  • Feeding Pumps Understanding
  • Call Triaging
  • Disease Specialization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Body Mechanics Knowledge
  • Well Visit Procedures
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Distribution
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Mental Health Care
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Physical Assessment
  • Medical Consultation
  • Removing Sutures
  • Patient Care Planning
  • ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Supply Management

Additional Information

  • LICENSES
  • Registered Nurse, 1997-Present
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

Software

EPIC

Cerner

Meditech

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Iberia Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Houston Behavioral HealthCare Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse, House Supervisor/Emergency Room/Triage

US Pain & Spine Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse

St. Luke Hospital, Surgical Unit
08.2010 - 12.2010

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Premier Staffing, Inpatient Setting
08.2008 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Pulse Staffing, Private Duty Care
07.2007 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana
Jessica DaigleRegistered Nurse