Jessica Jobson
UTHSCSA
San Antonio
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
RN PACU coordinates post-anesthesia recovery for 11+ patients per shift by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and teaching families discharge care. Strengthens patient safety through close collaboration with surgical teams and consistent infection control practices. Supports smoother recoveries by recognizing changes in anesthesia response and adjusting care quickly.
Work History
RN PACU
7 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and provided education on post-operative care to patients and families.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from surgery to recovery.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
Transplant Coordinator
2 Months- Coordinated patient evaluations for transplant eligibility, ensuring compliance with medical guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize care pathways.
- Developed educational materials to enhance patient understanding of transplant processes and post-operative care.
- Implemented tracking systems for organ allocation and donor management, improving operational efficiency.
RN PACU
11 Months- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on PACU protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia and interventions, adjusting care as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing recovery times and enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
RN PACU
11 Months- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
RN PACU
1 Year- Enhanced patient recovery by consistently monitoring and assessing post-operative vital signs.
- Improved patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams on individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Promoted a comfortable environment for patients, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during post-operative recovery.
RN
2 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN
3 Years 7 Months- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN PACU
2 Years 2 Months- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
CNA
7 Years 1 Month- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting patient independence and recovery.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations consistently.
Education
Prerequisites - RN
Bachelor Of Applied Science - RN
Associate Degree In Nursing - RN
Skills
Post-anesthesia assessment
Airway management
Medication administration
Pain management
Discharge planning
Infection control protocols
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
Education
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Timeline
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Methodist Transplant and Specialty
04.2026 - 06.2026Read More
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UTHSCSA
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
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02.2024 - 01.2025Read More
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Methodist SurgiCenter
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
11.2020 - 01.2023Read More
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01.2006 - 02.2013Read More
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San Antonio College
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