Jessica Gougher
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach
06.2023 - Current
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
LPN Charge Nurse
Medicana
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised nurse assistants and coordinated workflow to support patient needs
- Communicated with patients, caregivers and family members while providing compassionate direct care
- Educated patients and families about medical conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures
- Delegated tasks to appropriate personnel based on skill level and scope of practice
- Performed comprehensive health assessments for newly admitted patients.
LPN
Bayada Home Healthcare Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2022
- Assessed patients' physical and mental health during home visits
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
The Bristal of North Woodmere
North Woodmere, NY
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained facility compliance with detailed documentation covering care plans, actions and incidents
- Increased efficiency of care through in-depth evaluations of current nursing practices and care delivery approaches
- Trained, directed, and monitored nursing and support staff and evaluated performance
- Kept chart and unit record documentation updated
- Accomplished nursing targets by developing ambitious personnel goals and strategizing individual improvement pathways.
- Managed 50 nurses and nursing activities in 150 bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Essential School of Nursing
Miami, FL08.2016
Certification - LPN -
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY08.2016
Skills
- Critical Care
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Managing deadlines
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Medicana
10.2022 - 06.2023
LPN
Bayada Home Healthcare Inc.
04.2017 - 09.2022
LPN Nursing Supervisor
The Bristal of North Woodmere
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing -
Essential School of Nursing
Certification - LPN -
Hunter Business School