Jessica MacMillen
Chestertown,NY
Summary
Professional with significant experience in emergency care, adept at handling high-pressure situations with precision and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing conditions. Skilled in patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support, with compassionate approach that ensures optimal patient outcomes. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and proactive attitude in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
Glens Falls, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
RN SANE
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Telemetry RN
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of telemetry data, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient care by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of telemetry patients.
- Recognized and responded to emergency situations promptly, initiating appropriate interventions as per established guidelines within the telemetry setting.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities when necessary, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Triple E Delivery Inc
Glenmont, NY
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained safe driving records by strictly following traffic rules and regulations.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff for efficient loading and unloading of cargo, minimizing delays in the supply chain process.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
AEMT
Keena Staffing
Queensbury, NY
06.2006 - 11.2012
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and interventions for proper record keeping.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Contributed to successful patient outcomes by effectively administering appropriate treatments based on assessment findings.
- Elevated overall efficiency of AEMT operations through proactive maintenance checks on equipment and vehicles, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY05-2020
Skills
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavioral health
- Diabetic emergencies
- Compassionate care
- Triage assessment
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Care Center
01.2023 - Current
RN SANE
Glens Falls Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Telemetry RN
Glens Falls Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2022
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Triple E Delivery Inc
11.2016 - 08.2017
AEMT
Keena Staffing
06.2006 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College