Jessica Derby
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Experienced CVICU nurse with over five years of experience in high-acuity settings, skilled in advanced medical treatments, and cardiac devices. Demonstrated leadership as a charge nurse and preceptor, while effectively advocating for patients through exceptional communication skills. Holds CCRN certification, complemented by a 4.0 GPA in science courses. Dedicated to providing high-quality care, and pursuing ongoing professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
08.2022 - Current
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Assist physicians in the cannulation and decannulation processes for patients requiring ECMO support.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized ECMO treatment plans.
- Continuously assess patients on ECMO support, identifying any complications or issues related to the ECMO circuit, cannulation sites, or the patient’s underlying condition.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
08.2020 - Current
- Serve as charge nurse and as part of the interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Recovered patients post coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Precept student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as chest compressions, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac/Neuro Progressive Care
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a charge nurse by overseeing the delivery of care for patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and patient care technicians.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Lincoln, Nebraska
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Phlebotomist
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Phlebotomist
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital
O'Neill, Nebraska
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
O'Neill, NE 05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE05-2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Acute Care
Creighton University
Omaha, NESoutheast Community College Area
Lincoln, NEDoane College
Crete, NESkills
- Dependable and responsible
- Organization and time management
- Team leadership
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Member
- American Association of Moderate Sedation Nurses (AAMSN) Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- Alzheimer's Association Member and Volunteer - Nebraska chapter
- Bryan Medical Center ACE Team Member
- Bryan Medical Center CVICU NPPC Chair
- Bryan Medical Center 4S UBC Team Leader
- St. Patrick’s Parish Lector/EMHC
Certification
- CCRN-Critical Care Registered Nurse
- CSRN-Certified Sedation Registered Nurse
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- CVICU Preceptor
- CVICU Charge Nurse
- Bryan Medical Center Raid Response Team
- Bryan Perfusion ECMO Specialist
- Bryan LVAD Expert
- Bryan Deterioration Detection Nurse
Accomplishments
- Avera St. Anthony's Hospital Anesthesia Department
- Bryan Medical Center Anesthesia Department
- CHI St. Elizabeth's Anesthesia Department
- Bryan Medical Center OR Heart team internship
Timeline
ECMO Specialist
Bryan Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Bryan Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac/Neuro Progressive Care
Bryan Medical Center
08.2018 - 08.2020
Phlebotomist
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
Phlebotomist
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2018
Phlebotomist
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Acute Care
Creighton University
Southeast Community College Area
Doane College