Jessica Haygood
Vance
Summary
Led patient care initiatives in intensive and critical care units, urgent care settings, and cardiology offices, leveraging 15+ years of nursing expertise..
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated development of patient care plans, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and alignment with individual patient needs.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance treatment strategies and resolve patient concerns.
- Oversaw patient progress and adjusted care plans to align with changing health conditions and objectives.
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives to elevate service delivery standards.
RN, Coordinator
Cardiology Consultants
Tuscaloosa, AL
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Assisted with pre and post-cath care by managing IVs and facilitating sheath removal. Supported patients during discharge appointments to ensure smooth transitions.
- Assisted in providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) training to healthcare professionals. Supported emergency response teams in executing life-saving procedures. Contributed to maintaining high standards of patient care during critical situations.
- Assisted in managing supply inventory and placing orders to maintain stock levels. Helped track inventory usage to support timely replenishment. Supported team efforts in ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- Assisted patients in understanding treatment plans and medication instructions. Provided educational resources to enhance patient knowledge and compliance. Supported healthcare teams in delivering effective patient education initiatives.
- Administered conscious sedation protocols to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
- Monitored CO2 levels to support environmental compliance. Assisted in data collection and reporting for air quality assessments. Contributed to team efforts in maintaining accurate monitoring systems.
- Assisted in monitoring and analyzing telemetry data to support operational decisions. Helped identify trends and anomalies in data to enhance system performance. Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues related to telemetry systems.
- Managed scheduling processes to optimize resource allocation.
RN, Staff RN, RN Teamleader
DCH Cardiac ICU/Cardiovascular ICU
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Delivered comprehensive bedside care to patients in a high-demand 16-bed ICU unit focused on cardiac post-surgical recovery.
- Delivered direct medical care to patients experiencing intensive conditions, including septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Led mentorship initiatives for rotating students and new unit staff, delivering comprehensive training and guidance on nursing best practices in the intensive care unit.
- Oversaw assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of critically ill patients through a comprehensive multi-disciplinary care plan.
- Ensured meticulous documentation of procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration.
- Operated ventilators and monitors to assist in patient care. Supported healthcare teams in tracking vital signs and ensuring equipment functionality. Helped maintain a safe and efficient clinical environment.
- Assisted in operation of impella, IABP, CRRT, target temperature management, and temperature pacer systems. Supported clinical teams in monitoring patient conditions and ensuring equipment functionality. Contributed to upholding high standards of patient care.
- Executed Meditech software solutions to optimize patient care delivery and improve clinical workflows.
- Assisted teams in monitoring project activities to follow established guidelines. Supported colleagues in tracking progress and spotting potential issues. Helped maintain project timelines and deliverables.
- Directed comprehensive palliative care management initiatives to optimize patient comfort and quality of life.
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project management efforts by coordinating tasks and resources. Contributed to team success through effective communication and collaboration.
RN, Nurse Manager
Emergi-Care Clinic
09.2008 - 06.2022
- Triage
- Identification and intervention during complications
- ACLS, BLS
- Administering IVs
- Catheterization
- Ordering and collecting diagnostic tests, ex: flu, strep, COVID, mono
- Treating wounds
- Nebulizer treatments
- ECG, telemetry
- Patient/family education
- Injections
- Preauthorizations for tests and medications
- Occupational health including ETOH and drug screens
- Scheduling
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - undefined
Bevill State Community College
05.2014
LPN Certificate - undefined
Shelton State Community College
08.2008
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
03.2025 - Current
RN, Coordinator
Cardiology Consultants
07.2022 - 03.2025
RN, Staff RN, RN Teamleader
DCH Cardiac ICU/Cardiovascular ICU
02.2018 - 11.2023
RN, Nurse Manager
Emergi-Care Clinic
09.2008 - 06.2022
Associates Degree of Nursing - undefined
Bevill State Community College
LPN Certificate - undefined
Shelton State Community College