Jessica Fontana
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in direct patient care and care coordination. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and handle high-stress situations. Builds strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Northwell Health Physician Partners
Staten Island, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provide post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Assessed patient health concerns by listening to telephone inquiries, determining the urgency of the situation, and providing appropriate advice.
- Identified symptoms and recommended treatments or follow-up care based on established protocols and guidelines.
- Responded promptly to patient calls regarding their healthcare needs.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding patient care information.
Registered Nurse – Per Diem – Mother Baby Unit
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
- Assisted families in preparing for transition from hospital to home through support and education.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient treatment plans based on individual needs.
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Ensured optimal outcomes for both mother and baby by providing care during labor and delivery
- Effectively addressed diverse needs of patients and complications encountered throughout labor, demonstrating remarkable adaptability in challenging situations
- Evaluated fetal health through electronic fetal monitoring and intervened as needed
- Provided patient care during various stages of surgery including pre-op, intra-op, and post-operative phases
- Educated patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and optimal newborn practices
Flu / COVID Vaccination Nurse
Health Hero Florida
Orlando, USA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Traveled to different clinics to provide SQ, IM, ID vaccinations for both adults and children
- Assisted in clinic setup and client registration
- Administered vaccines according to immunization guidelines set forth by Centers for Disease Control.
Travel Nurse
Orlando Health – Winnie Palmer Hospital
Orlando, Florida
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided primary care and conducted assessments for mothers and newborns
- Conducted newborn screenings to ensure the overall health of infants after delivery
- Educated parents on newborn care post-hospitalization
- Ensured effective coordination of admission and discharge procedures for postpartum patients and newborns
- Provided assistance in Antepartum Special Care Unit and Labor and Delivery when required.
Staff Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center
New York, USA
12.2015 - 04.2021
- Provided primary care for mother/baby, antepartum, and gynecological patients
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals from different disciplines to deliver comprehensive and well-coordinated care for patients.
- Provided assistance in Pediatrics and Labor and Delivery departments when required
- Handled all responsibilities related to charge duties efficiently
- Guided and trained newly hired team members
- Increased workplace performance and resource optimization by educating healthcare staff on the optimal usage of Epic EMR
- Provided assistance to individuals by responding promptly to support requests and guiding them in performing basic troubleshooting tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2017
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
St Paul’s School of Nursing
12.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vaccination
- IV administration
- Phlebotomy
- Infection Control
- Treatment Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Women's health exams
- Lactation Support
- Preventative health
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- Patient and Family education
- Proficient in Epic, CPN, Meditech & Allscipts
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse - New York and Florida
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- BLS Certified
- ACLS Certified
- Certified Neonatal Resuscitation
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Northwell Health Physician Partners
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Per Diem – Mother Baby Unit
NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2024
Travel Nurse
Orlando Health – Winnie Palmer Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Flu / COVID Vaccination Nurse
Health Hero Florida
08.2021 - 10.2022
Staff Nurse
Bellevue Hospital Center
12.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
St Paul’s School of Nursing