Jessica Hancock, BSN, RN
Gulf Breeze,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience actively seeking to leverage medical expertise and leadership skills by commissioning into the U.S. Army Nurse Corps Reserve. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in multiple settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
Remote
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving needs.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient healthcare needs and preferences.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Home Health Company
Milton, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Delivered direct patient care, stabilized critical patients, and coordinated next steps in treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Oversaw comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by articulating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals, and navigating insurance coverage challenges.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health Company
Pensacola, FL
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered direct patient care, stabilized critical patients, and assessed appropriate interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Coordinated comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease, improving patient outcomes.
- Executed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Registered Nurse Family Practice and Urgent Care
George Regional Health System
Lucedale, MS
05.2006 - 03.2020
- Engaged patients in care plan discussions, clarifying test results and medication usage to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Contributed to hospital committees to advance quality improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous care enhancement.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Guided patients in disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, aiming to reduce risk of Type-2 diabetes and related health complications.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2006
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medical Assessments
- Disease Management Programs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Injection Administration
- Performing EKGs
- PICC Lines
- Wound Care
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Well Visit Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Humana
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Angels Home Health Company
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Home Health Company
04.2020 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Family Practice and Urgent Care
George Regional Health System
05.2006 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College