Jessica Nesmith
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Adaptable medical professional committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentara Obici Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Psych
Children's Hospital Of King's Daughter
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Charge Nurse, IMCU- Stepdown
Sentara Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Step-Down Telemetry Unit
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Aviation Electrician, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Medical Unit Secretary
Mainland Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2008
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University, Honor
Norfolk, VA05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo University
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Patient Care Management
- Team Development and Management
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Nursing Assignments
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Advocacy
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Personal Integrity
- Compassionate and Patient
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Operational Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sentara Obici Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Psych
Children's Hospital Of King's Daughter
09.2022 - 11.2023
Charge Nurse, IMCU- Stepdown
Sentara Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2022
Aviation Electrician, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2017
Medical Unit Secretary
Mainland Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2008
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University, Honor
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo University
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