Jessica Novak
Hope Valley,RI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lifespan Corporation-Rhode Island Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care to patients in a medical-surgical unit including, health assessments, monitoring vital signs and recognizing changes in condition, and administration of medications and treatments as prescribed
- IV medication administration including IVIG infusion therapy, blood transfusions, obtaining peripheral access, and lab draws as ordered
- Assisted patients with care of tracheostomy, PEG tubes, and Gastrostomy tubes
- Performed neurological and NIHSS stroke assessments
- Supervised and delegated to nursing support staff and technicians
- Promotion of strict infection control protocols including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and aseptic technique
- Collaborated daily with physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices to enhance patient care and safety
- Dedicated and experienced in providing mentorship and preceptorship to new Registered Nurses, nursing students, and Brown University medical students, fostering their professional development through hands-on training, guidance, and support in clinical settings
- Served as unit based “skin champion”, participating in hospital wide education initiatives
- Daisy Award nominee.
Registered Nurse
Lifespan Corporation-Newport Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed psychosocial focused assessments on patients with various psychiatric and behavioral disorders on an 18-bed unit
- Provided care and support to ensure the highest of safety standards to patients diagnosed with psychiatric illness
- Facilitated and promoted mental health education to patients and family members on disease process, outcomes, and medication management
- Supervised nursing support staff and psychiatric technicians
- Thorough patient charting via EPIC healthcare records system
- Collaborated daily with psychiatrists and clinical social workers to discuss and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Nursing
Capella University
07.2023
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
08.2022
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Patience
- Family Education
- Professional Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Medical Records Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 10/04/24
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lifespan Corporation-Rhode Island Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lifespan Corporation-Newport Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Nursing
Capella University
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
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