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Jessica Hutchison

Indianola

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated RN with 10+ years experience of direct patient care in a variety of settings and levels of care. Exceptional communication and team player. Well-prepared to educate patients, develop care plans and work with multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent use of critical thinking and prioritization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lucas County Health Center
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular/Tele/PCU

UnityPoint Des Moines
10.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Completion of an American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Residency Program
  • Completion of Essentials of Critical Care Orientation
  • Complete thorough assessments, chart admit, transfer, discharge, administer medications, assist with ADLs, and care plans
  • Charge Nurse
  • Delegate to other staff tasks to be completed
  • Make daily assignments, communicate and work with hospital flow and staffing
  • Serve as a resource for other staff members
  • Preceptor and mentor to nurse residents and new nursing staff
  • General RN technical skills with addition training in ER/ICU/Telemetry
  • Cardiac drips, RRT/MET calls, Open hearts, PICC/Midline line cares and medication administration, wound vacs, trauma, chest tubes/ drains
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS, NIHSS certified
  • Evaluated nursing plan of care to deliver safe, competent professional care
  • Instructed and educated patients and families in care plans and discharge instructions including teaching SQ injections
  • Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
  • Identified and implemented hospital resources
  • Assessed plans and evaluated patient care needs
  • Completion of an American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Residency Program
  • Completion of Essentials of Critical Care Orientation

Travel Registered Nurse

Travel Nursing Jobs
05.2022 - 03.2024

Pella Regional Health Center- Med Surg/ICU 5/2022-8/2022


Yavapai Regional Medical Center- PCU

9/2022-12/2022


University of Nebraska Medical Center- Covid ICU/ PCU

1/2023-3/2023


Lucas County Medical Center- Med Surg

3/2023- 3/2024

Clinic Nurse

UnityPoint Family Medicine
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Triaged phone calls, answered questions of patients and family members, gathered information to properly assist patients
  • File prior authorizations for medications and procedures
  • Complete and schedule consults and additional tests
  • Demonstrated skill in use of equipment and devices pertinent to treatment, procedures, and practices
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and modified plans of care in collaboration with Care coordinator and physicians
  • Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories, current vitals, medications and chief complaint
  • Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
  • Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
  • Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
  • Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations
  • (IM injections)
  • Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
  • Drawing blood from patients and assisting in running samples in the lab

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Southwestern Community College
Creston, Iowa

LPN - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa

Skills

  • Strong IV skills
  • Care planning
  • Prioritization
  • Midline/PICC medication administration
  • Port access and cares
  • Team player
  • Patient advocate
  • Administer medication

Professional References

  • Brad Cathcart, North 3 manager, 515-241-5134
  • Cameron Storm, LCHC manage, 515-423-9353
  • Cody Bell, RN/ co-worker, 641-931-0852
  • Bridy Shepard, RN/ co-worker, 515-953-9239

Certification

ACLS

BLS

PALS

NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lucas County Health Center
04.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Travel Nursing Jobs
05.2022 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular/Tele/PCU

UnityPoint Des Moines
10.2016 - Current

Clinic Nurse

UnityPoint Family Medicine
08.2014 - 03.2020

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Southwestern Community College

LPN - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College
Jessica Hutchison