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Jessica Pagas

Dover

Summary

Dynamic Nursing Instructor with a proven track record at Stark State College of Technology, excelling in curriculum design and clinical assessment. Enhanced student satisfaction through innovative teaching strategies and mentorship. Strong clinical skills combined with effective communication fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality patient care and improved health outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Instructor

Stark State College of Technology
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
  • Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
  • Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Facilitated effective communication between nursing students and healthcare professionals during clinical rotations for optimal interdisciplinary collaboration.

SD Float

Aultman Hospital
05.2013 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.

MDS/Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Altercare of Nobles Pond
04.2002 - 05.2015
  • Established mechanisms for continuous quality improvement within the nursing department through robust data collection, monitoring, evaluation efforts focused on targeted outcomes measures.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment by fostering open communication between the nursing team and interdisciplinary departments.
  • Optimized resource allocation within the nursing department by identifying redundancies, inefficiencies, or opportunities for cost savings across all operational aspects of service delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by conducting regular audits, updating policies, and addressing areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined nursing department operations to improve efficiency and reduce overall costs without compromising patient care standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
09-2021

Skills

  • Clinical skills
  • Health education
  • Curriculum design
  • Clinical assessment

Certification


  • Gerontological Nursing, ANCC, Dec,2022

Timeline

Nursing Instructor

Stark State College of Technology
01.2024 - Current

SD Float

Aultman Hospital
05.2013 - Current

MDS/Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Altercare of Nobles Pond
04.2002 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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