JESSICA RAGAN
Flowood,MS
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with over 23 years of experience in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum care. Proven track record in developing policies, managing budgets, and enhancing operational efficiencies while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practices.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
Flowood, MS
01.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care at Merit Health Woman's Hospital.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored patient outcomes and quality indicators to ensure adherence to healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with medical staff to improve multidisciplinary patient care strategies.
- Coordinated training programs for nursing staff to ensure compliance with best practices.
- Mentored nursing leaders to foster professional development and leadership skills within teams.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
Nurse Manager
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
Flowood, MS
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Developed schedules for nursing staff to maintain adequate coverage at all times.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for efficient workflow management.
- Managed inventory and supplies for optimal operational efficiency in unit.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support professional development of team members.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to promote collaborative patient care approaches.
Manager Clinical Informatics/Meaningful Use Clinical Analyst
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
Flowood, MS
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Implemented electronic health record systems in clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient data management.
- Analyzed workflow processes to enhance system efficiency.
- Evaluated new technologies to improve nursing informatics solutions.
- Trained staff on best practices for using informatics tools.
- Supported data integrity initiatives within nursing departments.
- Facilitated communication between IT and clinical staff for project success.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
Flowood, MS
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Monitored vital signs and assessed labor progression for expecting mothers.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options for patients.
- Provided education and emotional support to families during labor and delivery.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on labor and delivery practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiences.
RN - Labor and Delivery
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Monitored vital signs and assessed labor progression for expecting mothers.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options for patients.
- Provided education and emotional support to families during labor and delivery.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring safety and compliance with protocols.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on labor and delivery practices.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiences.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2027
Associates of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS01-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication Reconciliation
- Electronic health records
- Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
- Promoting Interoperability (PIP)
- Quality improvement
- Quality initiatives
- Accreditation management
- Assessment
- Clinical training
- Education and Training
- Nurse training
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Leadership development
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare regulations
- Resource management
- Budget management
- Budget control
- Data analysis
- System Management
- Recruitment and retention
- EMR software
Recognition
- Nursing Excellence of the Quarter, 04/01/06
- Nursing Excellence of the Year, 01/01/06
- Employee of the Month, 01/01/18
- Employee of the Year, 01/01/20
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Manager
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2024
Manager Clinical Informatics/Meaningful Use Clinical Analyst
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2021
RN - Labor and Delivery
Merit Health Woman's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
RN - Labor and Delivery
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Hinds Community College