Jessica Davis
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Nursing Leader with a strong record of driving high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient outcomes and staff satisfaction while ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Expertise in strategic planning, staff development, and collaborative leadership aimed at advancing mental health services and promoting a culture of excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Amedisys
Largo, MD
09.2024 - Current
- Performs supervisory duties to oversee the clinical management of nursing staff and patients for the Prince George's County population 950,000.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Managed hiring, training, and development of nursing staff.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared statistical summaries of admissions, discharges, and transfer activity.
- Collaborated with nurses, doctors, social workers, and psychologists to discuss treatment plans and progress.
- Developed treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Actively participated in the development of new policies related to nursing practices.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Emotionally supported patients, monitoring changes in behavior for potentially dangerous changes.
- Recorded and closely monitored patient behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to newly hired nurses or those transitioning into a new role.
- Assessed patient risk levels for suicide or self-harm behaviors and implemented interventions as needed.
- Provided direct supervision to nursing staff, including mentoring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training new employees.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and ensure continuity of services.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Provided leadership, direction, management, supervision, and evaluation of nursing staff in the clinical setting.
- Provided support to individuals struggling with substance abuse issues.
Agency Nurse
NurseCore
Santa Maria, CA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Compiled health histories by conducting in-depth patient interviews.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Provided resources related to mental health awareness, including stress management strategies.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Cared for critically ill patients across the US both in ICU, Psychiatric, and ED settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs, guided work, and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Assessed patient risk levels for suicide or self-harm behaviors and implemented interventions as needed.
- Provided direct supervision to nursing staff, including mentoring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training new employees.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and ensure continuity of services.
- Educated patients about mental health conditions, symptoms management techniques, lifestyle modifications, and available resources for support.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, andworkshops.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
Staff Nurse
Dignity Health
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Monitored patient progress using standardized assessments tools such as PHQ-9 or GAD-7 scales.
- Worked directly with patients suffering from range of mental health problems and provided good standard of practice care.
- Assessed patients by reviewing mental and physical health along with individual backgrounds and current social situations.
- Developed treatment plans for individuals with substance abuse, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues.
Agency Nurse
Eminent Staffing Solutions
NYC
05.2020 - 07.2020
- NYC COVID-19 ICU response team provided hands on patient care to COVID-19 patients at Kings County and Coney Island Hospital
- Provided end of life care and family bereavement counseling
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
CSS
NurseCore
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate records of all employee assignments, vacation requests, overtime hours.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Reorganized schedules quickly to coordinate responses to emergencies, shortages and other immediate staffing needs.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify any changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Education
MASTERS OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
CurrentBSN, RN -
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY
CUESTA COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
CUESTA COLLEGE
Skills
Leadership and Management
Strategic Planning
Team Leadership and Development
Staff Recruitment and Retention
Budget Management and Administration
Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Clinical Expertise
Patient Care Management
Quality Assurance and Improvement Initiatives
Infection Control Practices
Evidence-Based Practice
Operational Skills
Policy Development
Risk Management
Staff Scheduling and Supervision
Emergency Response
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Amedisys
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2024
Agency Nurse
NurseCore
03.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse
Dignity Health
08.2020 - 02.2021
Agency Nurse
Eminent Staffing Solutions
05.2020 - 07.2020
CSS
NurseCore
06.2014 - 01.2019
MASTERS OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
BSN, RN -
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY
CUESTA COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
CUESTA COLLEGE
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