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Jessica Hayward

Winterhaven,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

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Level II Trauma Center

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

School Nurse

OCPS And PCSB
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw health services for school of many students and faculty.
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Travel Contract Nurse, Level I Trauma Center

Advent Health Orlando
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Travel Contract Registered Nurse, PCU

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
  • Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Nurse Intern, Level II Trauma Center

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Coached underperforming peers to help meet clinical objectives
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Education

Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
11.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jersey College
Tampa, FL
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Jackson High School
Jackson, MI
05.2012

Skills

  • EPIC Systems
  • CERNER Systems
  • IV Ultrasound Certified
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIH
  • ICU
  • Trauma
  • Med Surg
  • Neuro
  • PCU/Step Down
  • Ortho
  • Pediatric
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Telemetry
  • Daisy Award Nominee

Timeline

Travel Contract Nurse, Level I Trauma Center

Advent Health Orlando
05.2023 - 07.2023

School Nurse

OCPS And PCSB
03.2023 - Current

Travel Contract Registered Nurse, PCU

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
09.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse, Level II Trauma Center

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

Nurse Intern, Level II Trauma Center

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Jersey College

High School Diploma -

Jackson High School
Jessica Hayward