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Jessica` McCollister

Hemlock

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 11 years of experience across diverse healthcare settings, including emergency medicine, medical-surgical units, long-term acute care (LTAC), and critical care. Transitioned into a Registered Nurse leadership role as an LTC Nurse Manager, overseeing staff, quality improvement initiatives, and resident-centered care in a long-term care environment. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients within CTICU, providing behavioral health nursing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff while driving excellence in nursing practice and outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care

DeMay Living Center - Schulz Unit
06.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct leadership and supervision for nursing staff on the Schulz Unit, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care.
  • Conduct staff scheduling, evaluations, and performance management to maintain team efficiency and morale.
  • Lead investigations, resolve patient and family concerns, and implement corrective action plans to improve quality and safety.
  • Oversee regulatory compliance, infection control, and adherence to facility and state guidelines.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care planning, discharge readiness, and transitions of care.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce adverse events and enhance resident satisfaction.

Registered Nurse - New Grad

Rochester Regional Health - CTICU
02.2025 - Current
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
  • Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient safety, reducing hospital-acquired infections, decreasing medication errors, enhancing pain management strategies, optimizing fall prevention efforts.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
  • Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.

Registered Nurse

Monte Nido Eating Disorder Clinic
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols.
  • Served as resource person for other healthcare professionals seeking advice, guidance, and clarification regarding complex clinical issues, ethical dilemmas, policy interpretations.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Coordinated discharge planning services by communicating with case managers, social workers, home health agencies, rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and primary care providers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Travel Assignments

Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Carried out medication administration according to facility policies and proper nursing practice.
  • Charted progress notes to reflect administered care and responses.
  • Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients through routine rounds and assessments.
  • Handled patient intake to document vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
  • Operated medical equipment used in patient care, such as glucose meters and oxygen concentrators.
  • Performed wound care, dressing changes, and other basic nursing procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

SUNY College at Brockport
Brockport, NY
12.2025

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Rochester General College of Health Careers
Rochester, NY
12.2024

Diploma - LPN - undefined

Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Rochester, NY
06.2014

High School - undefined

Livonia Senior Highschool
Livonia, NY
06.2006

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Ventilator support
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Vaccine administration
  • IV management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Epic EHR management
  • Advanced life support
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • SBAR communication
  • Cardiac care
  • Life-sustaining machines

Affiliations

AACN

Certification

ACLS

Languages

ASL - Conversational
English - Fluent

Timeline

RN Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care

DeMay Living Center - Schulz Unit
06.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse - New Grad

Rochester Regional Health - CTICU
02.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Monte Nido Eating Disorder Clinic
12.2024 - 04.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse - Travel Assignments

Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2024

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Rochester General College of Health Careers

Diploma - LPN - undefined

Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing

High School - undefined

Livonia Senior Highschool

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

SUNY College at Brockport

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