Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Jessica Richards MSN FNP-C

Davenport,IA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Traveling Operating Nurse

Aya Health
01.2022 - Current
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in multiple EMRs
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes
  • Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping, and suturing during operational procedures
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult and pediatric patients across multiple medical specialties

Clinical Adjunct Instructor

St Ambrose University
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
  • Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
  • Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching
  • Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods that increased student engagement and fostered a supportive learning environment.

ICU/Floor Nurse

Genesis Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2022
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and adjusted promote stabilization
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements

OR Nurse

UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and deescalate situations
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
  • Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping, and suturing during operational procedures
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health

Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing

Promedica Senior Care
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Overseeing 15-20 nurses and nursing assistants on shift, and ensuring they are adhering to federal, state, and company policies
  • Patient reports updated and presented in a timely fashion
  • Following Medicaid and Medicare guidelines for care of rehabilitation and nursing services
  • Administration of medication and treatments per the providers orders
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.

Education

Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, Kentucky
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA
05.2019

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Senior High School
Port Byron, IL
05.2003

Skills

  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Diagnosis and treatment plan
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • ICD 10 coding and hierarchy
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Test Interpretations
  • Data Collection
  • Health promotion
  • Advanced physical examination

Certification

  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner 2025
  • Iowa APRN 2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 4/2026
  • Basic Life Support, 4/2026
  • Mandatory Reporter, 12/2026
  • Perioperative Education courses
  • Iowa, RN, 2019, present
  • Illinois, RN, 2020, present


Timeline

Traveling Operating Nurse

Aya Health
01.2022 - Current

Clinical Adjunct Instructor

St Ambrose University
08.2021 - 08.2024

Assistant Director of Nursing/Director of Nursing

Promedica Senior Care
09.2020 - 08.2021

OR Nurse

UnityPoint Health Trinity
07.2019 - 05.2022

ICU/Floor Nurse

Genesis Medical Center
10.2013 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Scott Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Black Hawk College

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Senior High School

Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Frontier Nursing University

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