Jessica Dermody
Harleysville,PA
Summary
Ambitious RN with excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills. 6 years of nursing experience including surgical/trauma, hematology/oncology infusion, medical/surgical/telemetry, and wound care. I excel at task prioritization and time management while delivering safe and effective patient care. Self motivated individual with a strong desire to grow and be a valuable asset to the care team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
Wynnewood, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases and formulate treatment plans.
- Monitor post-operative recovery progress in a critical care setting on a daily basis.
- Educate patients on self-care techniques and disease process management.
- Perform daily assessment of patient's vital signs and medical history documentation.
- Facilitate discharge planning processes through collaboration with other departments and agencies involved in patient care plan development.
- Maintain a safe environment by complying with standards, procedures, rules and regulations.
Registered Nurse, Infusion
St. Luke's University Health Network
Phillipsburg, NJ
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided safe and effective care to patients receiving infusion therapy.
- Assessed patient needs, identified problems, and developed nursing care plans for infusion therapy.
- Performed venipuncture procedures for blood draws and intravenous access.
- Managed IV pumps, administered medications in accordance with physician orders, and monitored vital signs during infusions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient response to treatment and reported any adverse reactions or changes in condition to physicians immediately.
- Administered chemotherapy agents according to established protocols while monitoring side effects of medication administration.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic medical record systems.
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
St. Luke's University Health Network
Phillipsburg, NJ
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed patients' wounds and documented progress in medical records.
- Provided wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, and topical medications.
- Instructed patients on proper wound care techniques to promote healing.
- Performed patient assessments including vital signs, skin assessment, and pain assessment.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, and psychology in providing comprehensive care to patients with complex wounds.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
St. Luke's University Health Network
Phillipsburg, NJ
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
Education
Nursing
Warren County Community College
05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University - Currently Enrolled
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Patient care oversight
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Extensive intravenous therapy
- Medical/sterile procedure preparation
- Medication administration
- Assessment skills across the life-span
- Infection control measures
- Wide range of knowledge with multiple versions of EPIC
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with American Heart Association
- NJ/PA Registered Nurse Licenses
Affiliations
- Volunteer Ski Patroller
- Phi Theta Kappa
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Main Line Health
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Infusion
St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
St. Luke's University Health Network
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
St. Luke's University Health Network
10.2018 - 04.2021
Nursing
Warren County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University - Currently Enrolled