Jessica Gray
New Castle,IN
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a variety of units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Willing to finish obtaining Bachelors Degree if preferred.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Charge Nurse
IU Health University Hospital (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Facilitated work flow in a 23-bed operating room as Charge Nurse.
- Effectively managed and organized case scheduling via EMR.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians and staff to coordinate room availability, medication distribution, staff scheduling, equipment functionality, and meticulous charting.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (Ronceverte, WV)
Ronceverte, West Virginia
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Travel position in the OR as circulator and scrub nurse.
- Paper charting used.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN)
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Travel position in the OR as circulator and scrub nurse.
- Epic EMR used.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
USA Health (Mobile, AL)
Mobile, Alabama
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Facilitated work flow of 8 OR suites as Charge Nurse.
- Cared for pediatric and adult patients.
- Cerner EMR used.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the operating room, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to staff members in order to ensure optimal efficiency.
Registered Nurse - 28278423A
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center (Mobile, AL)
Mobile, Alabama
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Epic EMR used.
- Closely collaborated with physicians, physical therapists, and social workers to ensure optimal care for post-op orthopedic surgery patients.
Registered Nurse - 28278423A
Saad Healthcare (Mobile, AL)
Mobile, Alabama
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Epic EMR used.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Assessed patient needs and developed care plans accordingly.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
Raleigh General Hospital (Beckley, WV)
Beckley, West Virginia
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Meditech EMR used.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians via various routes.
- Cared for same day surgery patients before and after their procedures.
- Provided patient education on the use of IV therapy and potential side effects.
- Provided guidance and direction to less experienced colleagues regarding best practices for administering infusions safely.
- Provided direct patient care to GI patients, including assessment and management of symptoms.
- Prepared patients for surgery by providing pre-operative instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05-2015
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
Registered Nurse - Indiana, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA)
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
IU Health University Hospital (Indianapolis, IN)
09.2021 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center (Ronceverte, WV)
06.2021 - 09.2021
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN)
03.2021 - 05.2021
Operating Room Charge Nurse
USA Health (Mobile, AL)
09.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse - 28278423A
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center (Mobile, AL)
01.2018 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse - 28278423A
Saad Healthcare (Mobile, AL)
08.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
Raleigh General Hospital (Beckley, WV)
05.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bluefield State College
Registered Nurse - Indiana, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA)
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