Jessica Mestayer
Broussard,LA
Summary
Results-driven registered nurse with a forward-thinking approach that is centered on system wide operations, patient outcomes, competitive growth, and proven ability to build successful & high performing teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
National Nursing Networks Educator
KabaFusion
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for developing clinical educational programs for new therapies as needed
- Works with Nursing Networks Team to assess agency needs & implement training based on assessment
- Provides external agencies with clinical education and field training as needed
- Reviews agency data when presented by KabaFusion branches and addresses accordingly
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with internal team and outsource agency partners.
- Onboards new agencies to KabaFusion policies and procedures
- Provides direct patient care as needed
- Works with auditing team to review outsource nursing documents to ensure policies are followed
- Collaborates with outsource agencies to ensure best practices and positive patient outcomes are met
- Participates on the Policy & Procedure Committee to review and recommend policy updates as assigned
- Presents training to internal KabaFusion team as directed and upon request.
Senior Vice President of Nursing
Infinity Infusion Nursing
Satsuma, AL
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership
- Led restructuring and turnaround through development of new leadership team
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits
- Networked with customers, prospects and partners at conferences and trade shows
- Drove corporate revenue by creating strategies that aligned with company's vision and mission
- Headed teams in managing implementation and training on strategic initiatives for entire company.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members in order to optimize their effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior management on long-term planning initiatives that aligned with corporate goals.
- Implemented strategies for improving employee engagement through various programs.
- Managed relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
- Created plans to improve customer service standards throughout the organization.
- Facilitated communication between different departments resulting in improved collaboration among teams.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
- Attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with clients.
- Guided transition of growing company from privately-held to publicly-traded with expert help from specialized consultants before and during process.
Infusion Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
Lafayette, LA
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Performed infusions and patient assessments
- Monitored patient response to fulfill needs and provided psychosocial support
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders
- Collaborated with administrative and pharmacy staff to plan refill scheduling and deliveries of medications
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Monitored response to medications for side effects or adverse events
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Worked with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
Clinical Trial Nurse
PCM Trials
Denver, CO
10.2015 - 02.2017
- CMRN Trained and certified to follow GCP and complete trial-specific training to provide alternate-site visits for subjects enrolled in clinical trials
- Provided source documentation for each visit and in a variety of clinical services, including assessments, injections, infusions, and blood draws
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Registered Nurse Team Leader Admissions Unit
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease.
RN Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Surgical Hospital
Lafayette, LA
11.2013 - 11.2014
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information
- Helped patient stand, change dressings, and use restroom facility to complete discharge process
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature, and tracked other indicators of stability or complications
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Jefferson Hospital
Metairie, LA
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc
Gainesville, GA
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Relieved internal units in hospital based on staffing needs
- Floated to units throughout hospital system
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
Metairie, LA
12.2006 - 01.2011
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Education
Nursing -
University of New Orleans
Associates: Nursing -
Delgado Community College
Skills
- Industry Expertise
- Relationship and Team Building
- Change and Growth Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Integrity and Transparency
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Organizational Development
- Executive Leadership
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Policy Development
- Leadership and People Development
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Process Improvement
Timeline
National Nursing Networks Educator
KabaFusion
08.2023 - Current
Senior Vice President of Nursing
Infinity Infusion Nursing
03.2017 - 05.2023
Clinical Trial Nurse
PCM Trials
10.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse Team Leader Admissions Unit
Lafayette General Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2016
Infusion Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
10.2014 - 03.2017
RN Staff Nurse
Lafayette General Surgical Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2014
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Jefferson Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2013
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc
04.2011 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
12.2006 - 01.2011
Nursing -
University of New Orleans
Associates: Nursing -
Delgado Community College