Jessica Flanagan
Medford,NY
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in acute care, chronic disease management, and preventative health services. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven track record of implementing innovative practices to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Long Island Community Hospital
Patchogue, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Perform new hire pre employment clearances including physical exam, lab work, TB screenings/chest X rays and immunizations to ensure compliance with all hospital policies and regulatory agencies
- Provide guidance to employees regarding safe work practices and ergonomic principles to prevent injuries.
- Advise employees on best practices related to safety protocols within their workplace environment.
- Document results in Epic electronic medical record
- Develop and lead annual Flu Vaccine Program, improving employee vaccination rates
- Member of flu exemption board for review and approval or denial of employee flu exemption requests
- Manage employee blood and body fluid exposure counseling and follow up
- Evaluate employees with infectious disease for fitness to return to duty
- Provide basic first aid for onsite work injuries
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
Suffolk, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Perform in-home health risk assessments for numerous health insurance plans
- Complete comprehensive, accurate and thorough review of the assigned member population, including timely completion and submission of all required encounter documentation
- Ensure that all pertinent and active medical conditions are documented in the medical record
- Address and and close identified gaps in healthcare
- Recognize emergent or urgent situations requiring escalation and take appropriate action as specified in policy, and as determined by reasonable professional judgement and ethical practice standards
Nurse Practitioner
MinuteClinic
Bellport, NY
12.2012 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for acute health issues, such as infections and injuries.
- Prescribed medications based on patient history and current medical needs.
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains and other medical conditions.
- Conducted well-child checks, including growth and development assessments and guidance on nutrition and physical activity.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
- Managed chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD by conducting follow up visits with patients.
- Administered vaccines and provided guidance on immunization schedules for children and adults.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
- Performed DOT examinations
- Functioned as student liaison for all NY clinics, working with schools to place NP students into clinical assignments with goal to retain students as staff upon graduation
- Precepted students and new hires
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
New Hyde Park, NY
09.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed 4-5 patients on Cardiothoracic ICU Step down unit
- Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias as well as cardiac catherizations, CABG, TAVR and VATS
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
- Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted with insertion and management of central venous catheters, arterial lines, external pacing wires, chest tubes, and other invasive devices.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2005
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2002
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing
Bellport, NY03-2001
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Clinical decision making
- Medical chart management
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- American academy of nurse practitioners member
- Patient education
- Experienced preceptor
- Occupational health protocol
- Immunization administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Fitness-for-duty evaluations
Certification
- AANP
- ACLS
- BLS
- NPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Long Island Community Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
ComplexCare Solutions
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
MinuteClinic
12.2012 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health
09.2006 - 01.2013
- AANP
- ACLS
- BLS
- NPA
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Molloy College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Eastern Suffolk School of Practical Nursing
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