Jessica Godsey
Liberty Township ,Oh
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and policies.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bons Secure Mercy Health Fairfield
Fairfield OH
06 2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Psychology - Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
12.2011
ADN - Nursing
Fortis College
04.2020
BSN - Nursing
Ohio University
08.2025
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication distribution
- Procedure preparations
- Patient Management
- Acute care expertise
- Chest pain management
- Feeding assistance
- Care Plan Development
- Foley catheter
- Epic use
- Patient Assessments
- Resource Allocation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Sanitation
- Family advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- HIPAA education
- Critical care
- Chronic disease management
- Collecting vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control measures
- Managing deadlines
- Family Education
- Administering immunizations
- Lab result interpretation
- Personal care needs
- Emergency Procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Charge nurse experience
- PEG tube care
- Central line care
Certification
ACLS
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bons Secure Mercy Health Fairfield
06 2020 - Current
Bachelor Of Science Psychology - Psychology
Tennessee Technological University
ADN - Nursing
Fortis College
BSN - Nursing
Ohio University