Jessica Nelson

Work History

Confluence Health

05.2018 - Current

Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Monument Health Rehabilitation

09.2013 - 02.2017

Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.
Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.

Nurse Core Home Health

01.2014 - 01.2016

Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.