Jessica Mckissack

Work History

Norton Healthcare

Louisville, KY

09.2021 - 06.2022

Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Cared for patients in 30 Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Comfort Care, Norton Healthcare

Louisville, KY

11.2019 - 09.2021

Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Facilitated operations 32 -bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
Inserted catheters and completed tracheostomy for patients.
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Norton Hosptial Audubon

Louisville , KY

04.2021 - 08.2021

Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Assessed equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.