Jessica Oswald
Pilger,NE
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. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI certified and up to date.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Faith Regional Health Services
01.2017 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Medical Center
Fremont, NE
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI Lakeside Hospital
Omaha, NE
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Travel Registered Nurse
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, NE
01.2023 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Oakland Heights Nursing Home
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
- Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX12.2016
Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TXMetropolitan Community College
Omaha, NENortheast Community College
Norfolk, NEHigh School Diploma -
West Point-Beemer High School
West Point, NE05.2008
Skills
- Patient care planning
- Patient care standards
- Patient Management and Assessments
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- EMR/EHR
- Acute Care, Telemetry, Critical Care
Accomplishments
- Night shift charge Nurse for 3 years.
- Midline insertion trained
- Epic Super-user
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Medical Center
01.2025 - 07.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI Lakeside Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Faith Regional Health Services
01.2017 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Covenant Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2016
Patient Care Technician
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2012
CNA
Oakland Heights Nursing Home
07.2006 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Covenant School of Nursing
Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Metropolitan Community College
Northeast Community College
High School Diploma -
West Point-Beemer High School