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Jessica Heskett

Columbus,Ohio

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor

Capital University
Bexley, OH
08.2025 - Current

In clinical learning environments, I provided hands-on instruction for nursing students, evaluated their performance through practical assessments and feedback sessions, mentored them to foster professional development and confidence, and ensured compliance with accreditation standards in clinical education practices.

Staff Nurse (CVICU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
11.2021 - Current

Charge RN for a 30-bed CVICU.

Skilled in caring for complex open-heart surgery patients, mechanical circulatory support devices, PA catheter management and interpretation, and ventilator management.

Staff Nurse (MICU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - 11.2021

Delivered nursing care to critically ill patients and participated in the Unit Leadership Council.

Staff Nurse (PCU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
07.2018 - 12.2019

Charge RN for a 24-bed PCU unit.

Contributed to the Unit Leadership Council and Quality Committee.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, United States
04.2018

High School Diploma -

Worthington Christian High School
Worthington, OH, United States
06.2014

Skills

  • Ultrasound IV
  • Impella
  • V-A, V-V, V-A-V, V-Pa ECMO
  • IABP
  • RVAD
  • LVAD Superuser
  • CRRT Superuser
  • Temporary Pacemaker Superuser
  • Nurse Mentor
  • Preceptor
  • Charge RN

Leadership

Nurse Preceptor/Mentor

Assisted in the development of a competency-based skills checklist for newly hired staff. 

Mentor for newly hired nurses, providing emotional support and guidance while adjusting to the CVICU.

Charge RN

Well-versed in resource management, effective communication, and patient assessment.

Skilled in collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Educator

Developed and taught lesson plans for nurses training to CRRT.

Hosted annual competencies for LVAD nursing care and emergencies.

Committees

Participated in Unit Leadership Council, Education Committee, and Quality Committee.

Developed teaching and educated CVICU staff, physicians, and APPs on the ICU liberation bundle.

Assisted in the development and implementation of mock code scenarios to help CVICU staff differentiate between ACLS and CSU-ALS protocols.

Certification

  • RN 6/2018
  • ACLS 6/2025
  • BLS 6/2025
  • CSU-ALS 4/2024
  • CCRN 9/2023

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing Clinical Instructor

Capital University
08.2025 - Current

Staff Nurse (CVICU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
11.2021 - Current

Staff Nurse (MICU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
01.2020 - 11.2021

Staff Nurse (PCU)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati

High School Diploma -

Worthington Christian High School

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