Jessica Fears
Saltillo,MS
Summary
Dedicated NICU Nurse Manager known for strong mentoring skills and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to fostering a family-centered care environment and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic problem-solving.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
NICU Nurse Manager
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, Mississippi
08.2016 - Current
- Supervised NICU nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Evaluated patient care practices and recommended improvements for efficiency.
- Implemented strategies designed to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Facilitated communication between clinical teams by resolving conflicts among team members or addressing concerns raised by parents and guardians about their child's care plan.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the department and ensured compliance with budgetary guidelines.
- Recruited and hired new staff.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Implement new roles in unit: Discharge Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, and transition/flex nurse
RN Staff Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, Mississippi
07.2000 - 08.2016
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history, and physical condition.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while providing direct patient care.
- Served as Transport Nurse, ensuring safe and efficient patient transfers.
- Acted as PICC Nurse, performing catheter insertions and managing patient care.
- Held responsibilities as Relief Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations and staff performance.
Education
Master of Science - Neonatal
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN05-2000
Skills
- Time management and task prioritization
- Quality improvement strategies
- Family-centered care practices
- Neonatal transport coordination
- Problem-solving techniques
- Schedule and staff management
- Supervisory and mentoring skills
- Budget administration and oversight
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
North Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Excellence Nurse Manager of the Year 2023
Certification
Registered Nurse License- Mississippi #861854; expires 12/31/2026
Timeline
NICU Nurse Manager
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
07.2000 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Neonatal
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences