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Jessica Doute
Woodhaven,USA
Education
Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI
Associate in Applied Science degree from Nursing
05.2015
Work History
Rivergate TerraceRiverview, MI
Registered Nurse
03.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical procedures, fostering professional development and competency.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement projects, driving enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction metrics.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Metropolitan Behavioral HealthDearborn, MI
Registered Nurse
04.2025 - 03.2026
Job overview
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs and treatment goals.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, effectively de-escalating situations to ensure patient safety.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Henry Ford Health Wyandotte
Registered Nurse
02.2022 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence and improving health outcomes.
- Led initiatives to streamline nursing workflows, enhancing efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying critical changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve quality of care and reduce hospital readmission rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Rivergate Health Care CenterRiverview, MI
RN
08.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Provides professional nursing care to assigned guests in a long-term care facility
- Administers medications
- Assesses and treats wounds
- Observes guest progress and records observations in medical records
- Promotes guest independence by educating guests and families to understand conditions and self-care skills
- Monitors staff performance
Applewood Nursing CenterWoodhaven, MI
RN
08.2020 - 05.2021
Beaumont HealthTaylor, MI
Psychiatric RN
09.2019 - 07.2020
Team Wellness CenterSouthgate, MI
Outpatient Mental Health RN
09.2018 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Complete Nursing Assessments, including both mental health and substance use disorders, as scheduled
- Ensure for all medication administration there is a current and complete Medication Consent
- Administer injectable medications as prescribed by physician
- Assist and educate consumers on any medical conditions they may have
- Monitor status of lab orders, consumer follow through, notifies doctor of lab results
- Assist staff in the event of a psychiatric crisis or medical emergency
- Maintain compliance with Human Resource file, including training and education requirements
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
08.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Provides care to patients with mental health issues
- Maintains a positive attitude and develops therapeutic relationships with the patients
- Identifies the risk factors in a patient's illness and assesses when the patient may be at risk to self or to others
- Administers medications, monitors the results of medicated and non-medicated therapy, such as electro-convulsive therapy
- Provides social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Psychiatric RN
08.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Maintained and developed expertise in the acute care of people with a serious mental health problem, including the management of people at risk of suicide
- Applied nursing process to ensure patients are medically clear for psychiatric placement; Facilitated social and emotional needs
- Collaborated with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients
- Maintained a safe environment through the use of medications and restraining techniques where deemed necessary
- Documented observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Registered Nurse
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Maintained awareness of comfort and safety needs for 7-9 patients
- Monitored CVA's, MVA's, head trauma, joint replacement surgery, fractures, amputations, as well as debilitated patients
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health
- Initiated and maintained IV access, Foley catheters, administers blood and medications in a safe and timely manner
- Demonstrated the ability to perform assessments, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care
- Documented patient information accurately and effectively
- Communicates with interdisciplinary team constantly and ensures effective patient care
- Helped patients to achieve and maintain maximum function
Skills
Nursing
Medication Administration
EMR Systems
Behavioral Health
Hospital Experience
Time management
Certification
RN BLS Certification
Work Preference
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certificate