Jessica Powers, BSN RN
1402 Forest Road, La Grange Park,IL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cardiovascular ICU, Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
2025.09 - Current
- Deliver specialized care to patients recovering from cardiac surgeries in a 28-bed CVICU, managing critical conditions such as heart failure and post-operative complications
- Managed a diverse range of conditions and post-operative care for patients including those recovering from open heart surgeries, TAVR, and those on IABP, CRRT, and Swan Ganz catheters
- Managed patient care for adult and pediatric patients requiring Veno-venous (VV) and Veno-arterial (VA) ECMO for severe respiratory and/or cardiac failure
- Cared for patients with temporary percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), like the Impella, for cardiogenic shock
- Provided comprehensive care for advanced heart failure patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
- Assisted in advanced cardiac life support procedures during emergencies
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations
- Managed intravenous lines for administering medication or fluids as necessary
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
2024.10 - 2025.10
- Served as a primary bedside RN on a 30-bed Medical-Surgical ICU at a Level 2 Trauma Center
- Administered and safely titrated intravenous medications, including vasopressors, inotropes, paralytics, sedatives, analgesics, and antihypertensive medications by interpretation of noninvasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values
- Managed critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients and interpreted ventilatory data
- Monitored and interpreted cardiac rhythms and provided interventions as necessary
- Assisted providers with bedside procedures, including emergent intubations, chest tube placements, EVDs, arterial and central line insertions, bronchoscopies, and endoscopies while providing conscious sedation
- Managed invasive hemodynamic monitors such as arterial lines, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery catheters, and intracranial pressures
- Demonstrated autonomous, expert critical thinking skills to determine patient care priorities
- Responded rapidly and calmly to emergent situations
- Adept at working in high-pressure environments while maintaining patient safety, advocacy, and multidisciplinary collaboration
DaVinci Robotic Team Leader
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
2022.08 - 2024.10
- Operated as the robotic surgery service line coordinator and team leader
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff in the operating room, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal patient care
- Collaborated with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement best practices for robotic-assisted surgeries
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, resulting in enhanced surgical efficiency and improved patient outcomes
Surgery Department, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
2018.08 - 2024.10
- Served as a Circulator Nurse, coordinating patient care before, during, and after surgery while ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and patient safety standards
- Functioned as a Scrub Nurse, preparing and handling surgical instruments, assisting the surgeon during procedures, and maintaining sterile fields
- Adept at maintaining sterile environments, assisting surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques
- Delivered high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Anticipated needs of the surgical team, including the surgeon, anesthesia personnel, first assistant, and scrub technician/nurse
- Provided comfort to the patient and the patient's family/support system during the perioperative process
- Conducted pre-operative and post-operative assessments to ensure patient readiness and recovery
- Enforced strict infection control protocols to minimize surgical site infections
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
2015.06 - 2018.08
- Served as a primary bedside RN on a 12-bed Medical-Surgical ICU
- Provided comprehensive critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions, including sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ failure, stroke, and post-operative complications
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of critical medications (vasopressors, sedatives, inotropes)
- Rapidly assessed and responded to emergencies, including cardiac arrests, respiratory failure, and code blues
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to optimize patient care
- Performed continuous neurological, cardiac, and respiratory assessments to detect early signs of deterioration
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
2013.08 - 2015.06
- Served as a primary bedside RN on a 12-bed Medical-Surgical ICU
- Provided comprehensive critical care to patients with life-threatening conditions, including sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ failure, stroke, and post-operative complications
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of critical medications (vasopressors, sedatives, inotropes)
- Rapidly assessed and responded to emergencies, including cardiac arrests, respiratory failure, and code blues
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to optimize patient care
- Performed continuous neurological, cardiac, and respiratory assessments to detect early signs of deterioration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Urbana, IL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2013
LEADERSHIP
DaVinci Robotic Team Leader
- Operated as the robotic surgery service line coordinator and team leader
- Supervised and coordinated nursing staff in the operating room, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal patient care
- Collaborated with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement best practices for robotic-assisted surgeries, Identified opportunities for process improvements, resulting in enhanced surgical efficiency and improved patient outcomes
Charge Nurse
- Proficient in the Charge Nurse role in the Intensive Care Unit, Proficient in the Charge Nurse role in the Operating Room
Nurse Preceptor
- Nurse Preceptor in Intensive Care Unit, Nurse Preceptor in Operating Room for circulating and scrub nurse roles
Rapid Response/Code Blue Nurse
- Performed rapid assessments of patients experiencing acute changes, initiating life-saving interventions such as airway management, advanced cardiac life support, and medication administration
- Utilizes advanced clinical judgement to prioritize interventions in high-pressure situations
Professional Development
- Intensive Care Unit-Based Council: 01/25-10/2025
- Hand Washing Committee: 10/22-10/24
- Handoff Report Committee: 01/24-10/24
- Robotic Steering Committee: 08/22-10/24
- AACN Member 2025
Certification
Registered Nurse, Illinois Board of Nursing, 05/01/26
Accomplishments
Daisy Award September 2025
Timeline
Cardiovascular ICU, Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center
2025.09 - Current
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
2024.10 - 2025.10
DaVinci Robotic Team Leader
Silver Cross Hospital
2022.08 - 2024.10
Surgery Department, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
2018.08 - 2024.10
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Silver Cross Hospital
2015.06 - 2018.08
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Advocate Trinity Hospital
2013.08 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Health
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign