Jessica Rael
Santa Fe
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, specializing in patient care and advocacy. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients through education and support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for diverse patient populations across various settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and resources available.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to necessary services.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
REGISTERED NURSE
New Mexico School for the Deaf
Santa Fe
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments, prioritized data collection based on changing conditions and needs.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure timely interventions during ongoing assessments.
- Maintains a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Keeps accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, and procedures.
- Uses computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE PICU
UNMH
Albuquerque
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed strategies for managing complex cases through collaboration with ancillary departments such as radiology or laboratory services.
- Performed assessments including vital signs monitoring and physical examinations while recognizing changes in condition that require intervention or notification of physician staff.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered, response to treatment in the electronic health record.
- Identified patients' age-specific needs and altered care plans as necessary to meet those needs.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods.
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill pediatric patients and their families in a PICU setting.
REGISTERED NURSE PICU
Travel Nurses Across America
Little Rock
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
REGISTERED NURSE
Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe
Santa Fe
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
REGISTERED NURSE PICU, PRN
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
REGISTERED NURSE ICU/PCU/CHARGE NURSE
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
Santa Fe
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
REGISTERED NURSE PICU/NICU/PEDS/PEDS HEM/ONC
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, IRP Level 3
Albuquerque
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital Colorado, PICU
Aurora
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
REGISTERED NURSE
Swedish Medical Center, PICU
Englewood
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
REGISTERED NURSE
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, PICU
Albuquerque
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, APC 2
Albuquerque
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient responses, and collaborated with healthcare teams to effectively adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity to ensure timely interventions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Provided quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, addressing complex needs from treatment initiation to completion.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain College of Nursing
IL10-2020
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Carrington College of Nursing
NM02-2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Postoperative Care
- Medication Administration
- IV medication administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Infection control procedures
- Charting documentation
- Discharge planning
- Nutritional Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN-75262 EXP: 4/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
New Mexico School for the Deaf
12.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE PICU
UNMH
06.2023 - 11.2024
REGISTERED NURSE PICU
Travel Nurses Across America
02.2023 - 06.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
Endoscopy Center of Santa Fe
01.2022 - 02.2023
REGISTERED NURSE PICU, PRN
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022
REGISTERED NURSE ICU/PCU/CHARGE NURSE
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
12.2020 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE PICU/NICU/PEDS/PEDS HEM/ONC
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, IRP Level 3
01.2017 - 11.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
Children's Hospital Colorado, PICU
03.2016 - 12.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Swedish Medical Center, PICU
07.2015 - 03.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, PICU
02.2014 - 07.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, APC 2
07.2012 - 02.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Chamberlain College of Nursing
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Carrington College of Nursing