Jessica D. Samantha PAUL
Asheville,NC
Summary
Licensed U.S. RN with extensive international nursing experience, eager to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care in long-term care, rehabilitation, or clinical settings. Committed to enhancing patient dignity, comfort, and safety while pursuing professional growth and contributing to high-quality healthcare outcomes. Passionate about transitioning into U.S. RN practice and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare services.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Neurology Unit
Mission Hospital
04.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and neurological patients in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Perform head-to-toe and focused neurological assessments, including monitoring mental status, pupils, strength, sensation, and vital signs
- Administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications according to physician orders and hospital protocols
- Monitor telemetry, laboratory results, blood glucose levels, and patient condition changes, reporting abnormalities promptly
- Care for patients with stroke, seizures, altered mental status, hypertension, diabetes, infections, and post-surgical neurological disorders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and case management
- Perform nursing procedures including IV insertion, Foley catheter care, wound care, bladder scanning, tube feeding management, and specimen collection
- Educate patients and families regarding medications, disease processes, discharge instructions, and safety precautions
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Cerner EMR
- Prioritize and manage care for multiple patients while ensuring patient safety and infection prevention
Patient Care Associate - Rehabilitation Unit
Spaulding Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Supported patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting)
- Monitored vitals, intake/output, and blood glucose
- Assisted with mobility, transfers, and ambulation
- Documented care, mobility status, and observations
- Responded to call lights and provided comfort measures
Registered Nurse – Emergency Services
Saint Luke Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Assessed patients during triage by recording vital signs, identifying life-threatening symptoms, and prioritizing care
- Initiated emergency care by starting IV lines, administering medications, and providing oxygen and nebulizer therapy
- Monitored unstable patients through frequent vital signs and continuous assessment
- Provided wound care, bleeding control, and acute intervention for injuries and urgent medical conditions
- Coordinated care with physicians, lab, radiology, and surgical teams to expedite diagnostics and treatment
- Documented all patient assessments, medications, procedures, and responses
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, follow-up care, and medication use at discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centre de Formation Professionnelle Notre Dame de Guadalupe (CFPNDG)
Haiti08-2018
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide Program - CNA/HHA
Catholic Charities – Labouré Center
Boston, MA11-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment and vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration, and management
- Infection control wound care & dressing changes Chronic disease management
- Mobility assistance & safe transfer techniques Rehabilitation support
- EMR documentation (Epic)
- Patient and family education
- Compassionate & patient-focused
- Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Quick learner & adaptable to diverse clinical settings
- Strong time management & multitasking abilities
- Excellent communicator, team-oriented, adaptable, culturally competent
Certification
- Registered Nurse - North Carolina (Active)
- Registered Nurse - New York (Active)
- Registered Nurse - MSPP, Haiti (Active, Ministry of Public Health & Population)
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - USA / Massachusetts
- Home Health Aide (HHA) - USA / Massachusetts
- BLS - American Heart Association (Current)
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Neurology Unit
Mission Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Patient Care Associate - Rehabilitation Unit
Spaulding Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse – Emergency Services
Saint Luke Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide Program - CNA/HHA
Catholic Charities – Labouré Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centre de Formation Professionnelle Notre Dame de Guadalupe (CFPNDG)