Jessica Seal
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in crisis intervention and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg, Virginia
01.2026 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services by assessing and mitigating risk of harm or suicide attempts for clients in distress.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for patients in crisis.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify mental health needs and risks.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on and enhance patient treatment plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality behavioral health care and adherence to best practices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing life-saving interventions, stabilizing critically ill patients during critical moments.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring holistic treatment approach.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and care practices, contributing to overall healthcare standards.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and post-discharge care instructions.
Communication Liaison and Ombudsman
USS Mount Whitney
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated events and initiatives to enhance crew morale and engagement.
- Managed social media accounts to promote ship activities and achievements.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement new communication tools and systems.
- Maintained professionalism and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Developed plans or materials to communicate organizational activities beneficial to environment, public safety or other important social issues.
- Responded promptly to family inquiries or complaints via phone or email.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes promptly.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, Virginia
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
NCP
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessed customer needs through active listening and observation.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Tracked inventory and supplies, securing material availability for uninterrupted operations.
- Managed time effectively to complete tasks on schedule, ensuring deadlines were consistently met.
Education
BSN -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-2021
AS-RN - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA01-2019
AA - Pre-nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL01-2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Nursing staff supervision
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Virginia, # 0001287817
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Volunteer Experience
- Communication Liaison and Ombudsman, USS Mount Whitney, 01/2023 - 12/2025
- Volunteer, Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps, 01/2018 - 12/2021
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Behavioral Health Charge Registered Nurse
Eastern State Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
06.2025 - 06.2026
Communication Liaison and Ombudsman
USS Mount Whitney
01.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Riverside Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
NCP
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
BSN -
Virginia Commonwealth University
AS-RN - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
AA - Pre-nursing
Pensacola State College