Jessica Farmer
St. Francisville,LA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge and natural interpersonal strengths. Prior to my nursing career I was in the service industry as a waitress and worked through nursing school. I have always been people oriented and my careers have allowed me to excel in my communication skills, managing multiple priorities, and excellent time management. I develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Inpatient skilled/rehabilitation, acute, and hospice care
- Cross trained in ambulatory surgery pre and post care for Endoscopy and Pain
- Crossed trained in critical access emergency room care
- Recognizes change in patient and notify provider promptly
- Interdisciplinary relationships with PT/OT/ST and physician to update plan of care
- Interdisciplinary relationship with hospice provider for comfort focused end of life care
Registered Nurse/Case Manager/PRN
Amedisys Hospice
11.2018 - Current
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care and educate family on end-of-life management of family members
- Assess and provide physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and support of patient and family
- Provide care with autonomy while also communicating with leaders
- Provide care to patients with a variety of illnesses
- Managed case load of 13 to 18 patients under care of physician
- On call responsibilities
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, PCU
01.2012 - 11.2018
- Observe, assess, and monitor acute care patients routinely including surgical, tracheotomy, ventilator and wound care, post trauma injuries including TBIs and GSW
- Knowledge of acute care patients with complex diagnosis and comorbidities.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocate patient’s and families’ needs and provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Serve as charge nurse and assist staff with care and procedures when necessary
- Preceptor to new staff and educate on company policy/procedure and protocols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2007
Skills
- Cross trained in rehab skilled therapy, ambulatory pre and post op care for endoscopy and pain management, and critical access ER nursing
- Thrives in fast paced situations
- Preceptor and educator to new nurses
- Telemetry monitoring of acute care patients
- Acute respiratory disorders, Tracheostomy, and ventilator care
- Post-operative ENT patient care
- End-of-Life/ Palliative/ Hospice Care
Affiliations
2015-2019 Progressive Care Certified Nurse 2012-2018 Unit Council Member, Progressive Care Unit
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Case Manager/PRN
Amedisys Hospice
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, PCU
01.2012 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Southeastern Louisiana University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
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