Jessica Jimenez
Tyler ,TX
Summary
Dedicated Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse with expertise in invasive hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. Specialized in immediate post-operative open-heart surgery recovery and management of critically ill cardiovascular patients. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
Tyler, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Recover immediate post-operative open-heart surgery patients following CABG, valve replacement, and other cardiovascular procedures.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill cardiovascular patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention.
- Manage patients receiving Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Impella devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), and temporary pacemakers.
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications according to patient condition and provider orders.
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue emergencies as part of the multidisciplinary critical care team.
- Precept nursing students and newly hired registered nurses by providing bedside instruction, mentorship, and competency development during orientation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
Tyler, TX
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of patient services.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Referral Representative
UT Health East Texas
Tyler, TX
03.2016 - 12.2023
- Facilitated patient referrals through electronic health record systems to ensure timely care access.
- Coordinated communication between providers and patients to streamline appointment scheduling.
- Monitored referral workflows, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and healthcare regulations.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Managed high-volume referral requests by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2023
Skills
- Cardiac life support
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Ventilator management
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Defibrillation
- Cardiac recovery nurse
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Certification
ACLS Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
06.2022 - 12.2023
Referral Representative
UT Health East Texas
03.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tyler Junior College