Jessica Harrilson
LaGrange,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader who manages a 75-person team, 40 acute medical/surgical/telemetry beds while overseeing budget requirements and monitoring productivity. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Wellstar West Georgia Health
01.2015 - Current
- Oversaw and managed 75 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism, Effectively managed clinical oversight for 40-bed unit
- Conducted daily nurse leader rounds on patients/families and staff
- Establishing and maintaining a safe working environment; assures staff comply with safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered nurse
Amedisys Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Extensive Oasis training
- Knowledgeable in wound care
- Regularly performed high tech visits using PICC lines for IV therapy and drawing labs
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Health
11.2000 - 01.2012
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Performed Charge Nurse duties as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA01.2004
Diploma - Licensed practical nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Lagrange, GA01.2002
Skills
- Budgeting proficiency
- Effective staff coach
- Talented interviewer
- Analytical thinker
- Promotes positive behavior
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Patient-focused care
- Planning and development
Accomplishments
- Implementation of interdisciplinary rounds on medical/surgical units
- Implementation of unit-based councils on med/surg
- System co-chair of Nursing Informatics & Technology Council
- Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
- Daisy Award for Nursing Leadership
- Nurse Leader of the Year
Certification
- Certified Nurse Executive
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Wellstar West Georgia Health
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2015
Registered nurse
Amedisys Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Health
11.2000 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Diploma - Licensed practical nursing
West Georgia Technical College
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