Jessica Matias
Registered Nurse
Galloway,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Managed 3-7 nurses per shift and nursing activities in 27-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed quality care for 6-9 patients with end-stage renal disease and acute kidney injury per day.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Oceana Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 25 patients per day on 32-bed unit
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Administered multiple medications and treatments to 1-2 patients per day and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to various patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed complete care to several home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Inspira Health Network
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to 5-6 patients per shift and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Rideshare Driver
Uber & Lyft
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to 10+ reservation calls at specific times and locations per day.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Village At Galloway
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation to 12 patients per shift.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Oversaw and maintained 12 patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations per shift.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
JRs Fresh Market (JRMT)
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 99% accuracy.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
- Maintained organized and clean customer areas by completing daily recovery checklists.
- Worked closely with Supervisor to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Certified Home Health Aide
Caring House Projects Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress on 10+ patients per shift.
- Assisted 10+ clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and activities of daily living per shift.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged patients to participate in regularly scheduled activity to help boost mood and improve overall memory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ 05.2012 - 05.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ 05.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Direct patient care
Detail oriented
Compassionate
Efficient and reliable team player
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Preventive health
Certification
Registered Nurse in NJ, License number 26NR21197700
Additional Information
An energetic, organized and extremely dedicated registered nurse. Insight into handling nursing procedures in large hospital units and outpatient settings. Solid capacity to follow medical and nursing procedures in order to assist in healing and general wellbeing of patients. Highly motivated and competent nursing professional with strong proficiencies in effectively analyzing patients' symptoms and developing and implementing actions to ensure early recovery. Effective communicator aiming to provide patients and families with emotional support and educate them on different medical procedures and outcomes.
Timeline
NY Registered Nurse, License number 965756
10-2024
BLS for Healthcare Provider
07-2024
ACLS for Healthcare Provider
07-2024
Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2022 - Current
Compact Registered Nurse License number 26NR21197700
02-2022
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Oceana Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
07.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Inspira Health Network
01.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse in NJ, License number 26NR21197700
08-2019
Rideshare Driver
Uber & Lyft
08.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Village At Galloway
05.2017 - 09.2017
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
JRs Fresh Market (JRMT)
09.2015 - 05.2017
Certified Home Health Aide
Caring House Projects Inc.
02.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cumberland County College
05.2012 - 05.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
05.2012 - 05.2016
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