Jessica Mrstik
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Ten years of nursing experience providing compassionate care for oncology/hospice patients in a variety of patient settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Radiation Oncology PRN
Carlsbad Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted daily patient assessment of radiation therapy and chemotherapy side effects.
- Coordinated with physicians and radiation therapists to develop care plans for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families during cancer diagnosis and end of life.
- Educated to patients about radiation, chemotherapy and side effects from both.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Lakeview Christian Hospice
03.2018 - Current
- Part time hospice nurse providing compassionate, professional care to patients and families at end of life.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lakeview Christian Hospice
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked with hospice patients and family members providing compassionate, professional care at end of life.
- Coordinated care with all team disciplines and physicians for 10-13 patients, focusing on spiritual, emotional and physical aspects.
- Provided symptom management for patients with various diagnoses including but not limited to COPD, cancer, neurological disorders and end stage heart and liver disease.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Radiation Oncology RN
Carlsbad Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted daily patient assessment of radiation therapy and chemotherapy side effects.
- Coordinated with physicians and radiation therapists to develop care plans for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families during cancer diagnosis and end of life.
- Educated to patients about radiation, chemotherapy and side effects from both.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Administered chemotherapy safely and according to hospital policy. Worked with patients receiving radiation therapy in conjunction with chemotherapy.
- Helped patients manage pain and symptoms.
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
ADN - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Carlsbad2013
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA2001
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Central line/omega port management
- IV drug therapy management
- Oncology/hematology patient care
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp. 8/2023
New Mexico Nursing License Exp. 03/31/2023
References
Ashley Childs
NMSU-Carlsbad
Cell: (575) 740-1942
Former Co-worker/DON
Mayra Heras
Lakeview Christian Hospice
Cell: (915) 777-1844
Co-worker
Angela Baca
Radiation-Oncology
Office: (575) 887-0272
Director
Timeline
RN Radiation Oncology PRN
Carlsbad Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
Lakeview Christian Hospice
03.2018 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Lakeview Christian Hospice
11.2016 - 11.2017
Radiation Oncology RN
Carlsbad Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
09.2013 - 07.2015
ADN - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Iowa
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Exp. 8/2023
New Mexico Nursing License Exp. 03/31/2023
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