Jessica Jones
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing Administrator at Mecca Home Care, adept in nursing management and strategic planning. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes significantly. Skilled in fostering multidisciplinary team collaboration and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven track record in staff development and clinical leadership, driving excellence in healthcare operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical /Post Surgical Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations that may arise during a surgical procedure.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by setting up sterile fields with necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure.
Registered Nurse
Steadfast Medical Staffing
Norfolk, VA
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated onsite interviews between the hiring manager and prospective candidates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs.
- Created reports for management regarding recruitment activities and performance metrics.
- Generated detailed reports outlining candidate profiles, interview summaries and job offers.
- Evaluated applicant resumes against job requirements to determine eligibility for hire.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to recruitment practices.
- Provided feedback to applicants regarding their applications and interview experience.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
Qualified Psychiatric Nurse (CPI Certified)
Kempsville Behavioral Healthnorfolk
Norfork, VA
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct care to psychiatric patients in an acute inpatient setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
- Observed behavior of patients to assess their mental state and identify potential risks or safety concerns.
- Administered medication, monitored effectiveness
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
Director Of Nursing Administrator
Mecca Home Care
Portsmouth, VA
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Formulated and executed medical procedures enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Analyzed reports of incidents submitted by nurses concerning adverse events during shifts.
- Delivered clinical guidance to nursing teams ensuring timely and quality care.
- Promoted a positive work environment by encouraging collaboration among staff members.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from regulatory agencies regarding complaints filed against the organization's practices or policies.
- Reviewed disciplinary actions taken against nurse practitioners or any other violations of policy.
- Assessed current processes within the department and identified areas needing improvement and developed strategies for implementing changes.
- Maintained accurate records of all patients' health information including medications administered, treatments received, progress notes.
- Conducted regular training sessions for nurses on new technologies, medical treatments, and other related topics.
- Facilitated communication between various stakeholders involved in providing healthcare services and coordinated interdisciplinary meetings when needed.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplining and terminating personnel as necessary.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Charge Nurse
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
Hampton, VA
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA05-2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Newport News, VA07-2017
Skills
- Nursing management
- Budget administration
- Clinical supervision
- Ethical practice
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Healthcare operations
- Quality improvement
- EMR software
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing ethics
- HIPAA regulations
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Standards of practice
- Professional development
- Staffing recruitment
- Personnel evaluations
- Budget planning
- Budget management
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Quality improvement initiatives
- First aid and CPR
- Quality assurance
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- License Register Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Surgical /Post Surgical Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Qualified Psychiatric Nurse (CPI Certified)
Kempsville Behavioral Healthnorfolk
01.2023 - 12.2023
Director Of Nursing Administrator
Mecca Home Care
12.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Steadfast Medical Staffing
09.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
08.2017 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2019
- License Register Nurse
Associate of Science - Nursing
Paul D Camp Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
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