Jessica Kath
Gridley
Summary
A current candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude; willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals while supporting the needs of hospital patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge & interpersonal communication skills. An IL & CO licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent and holistic assistance to every patient seeking care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department RN
Advantis Medical Staffing
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided holistic care to a diverse healthcare disadvantaged & vulnerable patient population
- Gained experience with psychiatric nursing & increased skills on how to effectively communicate with those who are experiencing a mental health crisis
- Immersed in Hispanic and Latino patient population which required use of language interpreter and a culturally-competent set of skills
- Recognized signs of potential violence or abuse in patients, implementing appropriate interventions to ensure safety and report concerns as mandated by law.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, sharing clinical knowledge and best practices for effective patient care.
Emergency Department RN
OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
LPN to RN Charge Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Manage daily staff assignments and scheduling to guarantee facility coverage and flow.
- Analyze resident assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Deliver direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered Nurses.
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 15+ patients per day in 20-bed unit
CNA
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
02.2013 - 09.2021
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Performed resident care where needed in all units of 109-licensed bed facility
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2022
High School Diploma -
Normal Community West High School
Normal, IL05.2011
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Privacy And Confidentiality
- Health And Wellness
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Over 10 years devoted to the medical field, providing empathy and a holistic approach along with a bright and welcoming personality
Additional Information
NLCEX-LPN pass date: 09/10/2021
IL License Number: 043130932
NCLEX-RN pass date: 10/17/2022
IL License Number: 041533544
CO License Number: RN.1697929
Issue Date: 07/12/2024
Timeline
Emergency Department RN
Advantis Medical Staffing
12.2023 - 08.2024
Emergency Department RN
OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2024
LPN to RN Charge Nurse
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
09.2021 - 08.2024
CNA
Apostolic Christian Home Of Eureka
02.2013 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
High School Diploma -
Normal Community West High School
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