JESSICA M. WALKER

Full-time employee

• Provided direct patient care in fast-paced, high-pressure emergency settings.
• Triage patients, assess patients per protocol for level of acuity, obtain vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint.
• Assess patients' chief complaints, monitor patients for changes in level of consciousness and overall status, and monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythm via telemetry monitor.
• Assist and assess trauma situations, perform life-saving measures, and administer life-saving medications from the crash cart, and perform defibrillation.
• Maintain critical drips such as, but not limited to, epinephrine, propofol, Versed, levophed, dopamine, and amiodarone.
• Maintain and assess the ventilation and status of the ventilator.
• Prioritize nursing care according to level of acuity, presentation, and delegate tasks according to the scope of practice.
• Advocate for patients' and families' needs, and/or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Collaborated well with interdisciplinary staff to expedite care, admissions, and timely discharges.
• Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
• Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.

• Supervised clinical rotations and ensured adherence to best practices.
• Provided mentorship to students in practical skills and patient care techniques.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
• Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
• Educated students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
• Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
• Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.

• Travel contract

• COVID CRISIS CONTRACT 72 HR/WK
• Responsible for the care of 1-2 critically ill, COVID-positive patients, or other respiratory dysfunctions.
• Assess and maintain respiratory status, oxygen saturations, and work of breathing.
• Assess ventilator settings, BIPAP settings, CPAP settings, and Optiflow as per the guidance of respiratory therapy and according to provider orders.
• Start, maintain, and titrate critical drips according to protocol.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Performed emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion and cardioversion when necessary.
• Conducted daily rounds to evaluate overall status of patients in ICU unit.
• Implemented infection control practices according to established guidelines for prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
• Assisted with complex procedures and interventions for critically ill patients.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
• Responded to emergency situations with prompt nursing interventions.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
• Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
• Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
• Educated patients about their conditions and treatments prior to discharge from hospital setting.
• Instructed families on post-discharge home care needs.

• Full-time employee

• PRN

Travel contract

• Provided an initial RN assessment, and create individualized care plans for patients.
• Conducted regular assessments to evaluate patient health status and progress.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Provide skilled nursing visits in homes to care for patients.
• Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
• Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare system to enhance support services.
• Educate patients regarding the disease process and the healing process.
• Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
• Monitor patient health, and update the care plan accordingly.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.

• Engaged in community outreach programs to foster relationships between military and civilians.
• Cultivated excellent work ethic, dedication to duty, and timeliness in work actions.
• Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
• Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operations.
• Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
• Supervised the maintenance of vehicles and other military equipment according to standards.
• Participated in team-based tactical exercises focusing on effective communication and strategy implementation.

• Deployment
• Conducted training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinated logistics for equipment transport and deployment in various missions.
• Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to ensure operational reliability and readiness.
• Executed security protocols to safeguard personnel and sensitive information during operations.
• Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.