Jessica Daus

• Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
• Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
• Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
• Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
• Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
• Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
• Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
• Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.

• Facilitated open communication channels among employees, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to growth and learning.
• Worked with managers to identify internal talent and plan development pathways.
• Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
• Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
• Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
• Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
• Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
• Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
• Helped develop successful recruitment and hiring plans.

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
• Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
• Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
• Conducted family meetings facilitating discussions surrounding goals of care, advance directives establishment or modification.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.

• Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring clinical trial participants and promptly reporting adverse events.
• Developed strong relationships with investigators and site personnel, facilitating efficient communication channels during clinical trial execution.
• Achieved high retention rates among study participants by fostering trust through clear communication and compassionate care provision.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines through rigorous maintenance of essential documents and timely submissions to regulatory authorities.
• Reduced screen failure rates by implementing precise eligibility assessments during participant enrollment procedures.
• Coordinated regular investigator meetings, providing valuable updates on study progress and addressing any concerns or queries from participating sites.
• Was project manager for the largest pancreatic study for the National Institute for Health that held over 300 subjects that had yearly follow ups.

Assisted ERCP physicians with ERCP and cutting edge procedures on critically ill patients. Circulated an OR suite to ensure procedure set up, start times, and post procedure patient transfers went smoothly while collaborating with multiple teams. Assisted anesthesia with airway management and emergent situations. Able to recovery Phase I patients in the OR if recovery was on hold. Obtained my certification in Gastroenterology. Participated as the SGNA Infection Prevention Champion for my unit. Taught ERCP skills to RNs who traveled to our facility to learn from University's team.