Jessica Russell
Paris,Arkansas
Summary
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner approaching 3 years of practice. RN experience of 10 years in multiple settings. Graduated from a CCNE accredited Nurse Practitioner program with advanced clinical training in Family Practice, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN. Committed to being an effective primary care provider, delivering better health care services and providing exemplary customer service to patients, visitors, and coworkers. Proficient in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments. Friendly and empathetic individual possessing strong work ethic and excellent time management and critical thinking skills. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare to patients in a rural health setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Family Practice
11.2021 - Current
- Plan, Manage and Assess patients
- Treat patients according to their needs
- Prescribing and monitoring for both chronic and acute patients
- Meet Rural health needs
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Streamlined communication between patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
RN Clinical Data Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
RN Case Manager/Home Health/Hospice Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging of Western AR
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
- Followed CMS guidelines and Hospice COP’s/rules and regulations for compliance
- In-home and facility hospice care, including: admissions, bedside care and pronouncement
- Coordination of interdisciplinary hospice team
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs
- Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians
- Educated and supported home health/hospice care providers with training, guidance, mentoring, and resources required to achieve objectives
- Led successful 10-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided direct care of home health and hospice patients, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, diabetes, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications, and prior treatment
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST MS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2013 - 06.2014
- PEDIATRIC AND POST-PARTUM NURSE
- FLOAT NURSE TO MED-SURG
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 14-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 8 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2021
Bachelor of Science : Nursing -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR12.2016
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing -
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
Helena, AR05.2013
High School Diploma -
Barton High School
Barton, AR05.2010
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Excellent Verbal/Written Communication Skills
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
- OB/GYN
- Home care
- Hospice
- Strong clinical judgment
- Case Management
- ICD-10 CODING
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Infection Control
Certification
- BLS
- FNP-C
Volunteer Experience
- Senior Center- Mass Flu Clinic, Charleston & Ozark, AR
- Senior Center- Mass Blood Pressure Clinic, Charleston & Ozark, AR
- Johnson County, AR Health Fair
- Logan County, AR Health Fair
- Franklin County, AR Health Fair
- Rural community commodity delivery for Franklin County, AR
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mercy Family Practice
11.2021 - Current
RN Clinical Data Coordinator
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas
01.2020 - 10.2021
RN Case Manager/Home Health/Hospice Supervisor
Area Agency on Aging of Western AR
08.2015 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
06.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
NORTHWEST MS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science : Nursing -
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing -
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Barton High School
- BLS
- FNP-C
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