Jessica Dermody
Harleysville,PA
Summary
Ambitious RN with excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills. 6+ years of nursing experience including hematology/oncology infusion, surgical/trauma, 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, APU
St. Luke’s University Health Network
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology Infusion
St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2020 - Current
- Provide safe and effective care to patients receiving infusion therapies.
- Assess patient needs, identify problems, and develop nursing care plans for infusion therapy.
- Perform venipuncture procedures for blood draws and intravenous access.
- Manage IV pumps, administer medications in accordance with physician orders, and monitor vital signs during infusions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patient's response to treatment, and report any adverse reactions or changes in condition to the physicians immediately.
- Administer chemotherapy agents according to established protocols, while monitoring the side effects of medication administration.
- Maintain accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes in electronic medical record systems.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma
Main Line Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases and formulate treatment plans.
- Monitored post-operative recovery progress in a critical care setting on a daily basis.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease process management.
- Maintain a safe environment by complying with standards, procedures, rules and regulations.
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
St. Luke's University Health Network
02.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
- 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
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 the patient's condition or vital signs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the 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
Washington, NJ05.2018
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
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification with American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification with American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, APU
St. Luke’s University Health Network
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma
Main Line Health
03.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Wound Care
St. Luke's University Health Network
02.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology Infusion
St. Luke's University Health Network
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
St. Luke's University Health Network
10.2018 - 04.2021
Nursing
Warren County Community College
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification with American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification with American Heart Association
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