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Jessica Felker
BSN, RN, CCRN, MSN-FNP Student
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Aspiring Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in critical care and emergency services. Proficient in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support, alongside a track record of leading quality initiatives and mentoring nursing staff to enhance patient outcomes and team effectiveness.
Overview
10
10
3
3
Years of Nursing Experience
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
03.2025 - Current
Clinical RN - Pediatric CVICU
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
06.2023 - 05.2026
Advanced RN - Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit
Advent Health Orlando
01.2023 - 12.2025
Advanced ED Technician
Advent Health Winter Garden
01.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
01.2022 - 04.2023
Disaster Relief EMT/Paramedic
FEMA
01.2020 - Current
EMT - 911 and IFT
First Response Ambulance Group
01.2020 - 12.2020
ED Technician
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Assistant - Neuro PCU
Huntsville Hospital Main
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Assistant - Progressive Care Unit
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Indiana University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI 03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 06.2023 - 05.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Orlando, FL 01.2022 - 04.2023
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Indiana University
IN 01.2017 - 05.2017
Work History
Clinical RN - Pediatric CVICU
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Managed critically ill neonatal and pediatric cardiac patients and adult congenital heart patients.
- Completed ECMO, MCS/VAD, and transplant training and provided bedside care for patients requiring these advanced treatment modalities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Educated families on post-discharge care and management of their medically complex child.
- Precepted new nursing staff and nursing students/capstone students, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Established and Led unit Professional Governance council, organizing monthly meetings and coordinating four sub-councils on targeted quality and unit improvement projects.
Disaster Relief EMT/Paramedic
FEMA
01.2020 - Current
- .Coordinated disaster response efforts with federal and local agencies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls, assessing situations and delivering timely treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- 2020-2021 COVID-19-related deployments (South Texas, New York City, Milwaukee, Portland, OR), working as an EMT in various settings (EDs, vaccine clinics, etc.)
- Rapidly deployed as an EMT for Hurricane Ian in 2022.
- Rapidly deployed as a Paramedic for Hurricanes Idalia and Milton, serving as a strike team leader for this deployment.
- Maintained composure and initiated effective responses during emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure operational readiness at all times.
- Documented patient information and treatment details accurately for reporting purposes.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by local governing bodies.
Advanced RN - Advanced Cardiac Surgical Unit
Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Provided high-quality care to high-acuity complex adult cardiovascular patients requiring high-risk surgical interventions and/or mechanical circulatory support devices.
- Completed a 16-week capstone on this unit, working 1:1 with an assigned nurse for a total of 576 hours during nursing school.
- Completed a 26-week specialized nurse residency in this high-acuity CVICU.
- Monitored and managed mechanical support devices, including Impella (CP,5.5, RP/RP flex), durable LVADs, Centrimags, and IABP.
- Managed continuous renal replacement therapy to ensure patient stability.
- Performed bedside care of ECMO patients in collaboration with ECMO specialists.
Advanced ED Technician
Advent Health Winter Garden
Winter Garden, Florida
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted providers with procedures such as suturing lacerations, LPs, central line placements, etc.
- Performed various skills, such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, splinting, and specimen collection.
- Triaged patients to prioritize those with severe complications and monitored patients in the waiting room.
- Prepared exam rooms by setting up equipment according to department protocols, ensuring readiness for patient procedures.
- Trained new staff and EMT/Paramedic students to enhance team capabilities and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Performed clerical tasks including filing, faxing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
EMT - 911 and IFT
First Response Ambulance Group
Decatur, Alabama
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring rapid patient assessment and care.
- Documented patient information accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing continuity of care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organized ambulance supplies and equipment to ensure readiness for emergency situations.
- Trained new EMT staff on procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Transported patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities, prioritizing patient comfort and safety during transit.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
ED Technician
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure timely interventions.
- Coordinated patient flow within the emergency department to enhance efficiency.
- Supported emergency procedures by preparing and organizing equipment and supplies for immediate use.
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurse or licensed physician to enhance patient safety and comfort.
- Performed procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheter insertions, splinting and specimen collection.
- Prepared exam rooms by setting up equipment according to department protocols.
Patient Care Assistant - Neuro PCU
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported significant changes to nursing staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients to enhance comfort and support recovery according to their plan of care.
- Responded to call lights quickly to facilitate timely assistance and improve patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Patient Care Assistant - Progressive Care Unit
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with nursing staff to deliver daily patient care and conduct routine health assessments.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing personnel to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort through regular monitoring and support.
- Facilitated safe mobility activities for patients, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams for care coordination.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new staff on patient care protocols and hospital procedures.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Skills
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Pre and post-operative transplant management
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Electronic health records (Epic, Cerner, Sunrise Clinical Manager)
- Critical thinking skills
- Team leadership skills
- Educational mentoring and coaching
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Florida (compact) (License #9629754) Exp. 04/30/2027
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Exp. 01/31/2028
- Paramedic - Florida (License #545422) Exp. 12/1/2026
- Emergency Medical Technician - Florida (License #572805) Exp. 12/1/2026
- National Registry EMT (NREMT) (License #E3516446) Exp. 03/31/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Exp. 06/30/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Exp. 04/30/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Exp. 05/31/2027
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Exp. 12/31/2027
Leadership And Quality Improvement
- Founder and Chair of the CVICU Professional Governance Council.
- Led the collaboration of PG with four nurse-led committees: education, healthy work environment, new crew, and bereavement committees.
- Member of the education council for CVICU.
- Served as a work-group member for improving nursing involvement in M&M conferences.
Additional Healthcare Experience
- Clinical Research Intern: Riley Hospital for Children Pediatric Ophthalmology Research Clinic (2015)
- Summer Research Intern: Eli Lilly (Project STEM) (2016)
- Student Research Assistant - Neuroscience Research Lab (2016-2019)
- Medical Volunteer Trip with MEDLIFE in Peru (2017)
- Attended AACN NTI Conference in San Diego (2026) - including a procedural cadaver lab and ECMO primer during preconference
Websites
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee - 2025