Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Jessica Sexton

Duke Health
Sherrills Ford,NC
9
years of professional experience

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Work History

Registered Nurse

11 Months
Duke Health | 09.2025 - Current
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering their professional development through guidance and support.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Travel Nurse MedSurg

2 Months
Atrium Health | 06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.

Registered Nurse

1 Year 10 Months
Yale New Haven Health System | 06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during assessments and treatments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and discharge planning.

Server

1 Year 3 Months
Sitting Duck Tavern | 03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Followed health and safety protocols to maintain safe, sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Paramedic

8 Months
Mercy Health - Queen City Medical Center ER | 03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others.
  • Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS).

Server

1 Year 1 Month
Texas Roadhouse | 02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-volume dining environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

EMT

1 Year 1 Month
Ohio Ambulance Solutions | 01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Conducted patient intake and triage procedures.
  • Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | 05.2023
  • Dean's List (Spring 2021)
  • Dean's List (Spring 2022)

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | 05.2023
  • Dean's List (Spring 2021)
  • Dean's List (Spring 2022)

Paramedic

Butler Technology And Career Development Schools | Hamilton, OH | 12.2019

EMT Certificate

Scarlet Oaks Career Development | Cincinnati, OH | 12.2017

Skills

Patient Assessments
Charting Medication Administration
Delegation and Motivation
Compassionate and Caring
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Life Support Management
Wound Care
Advanced Lifesaving Procedures

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Duke Health
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Travel Nurse MedSurg

Atrium Health
06.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health System
06.2023 - 04.2025Read More

Server

Sitting Duck Tavern
03.2022 - 06.2023Read More

Paramedic

Mercy Health - Queen City Medical Center ER
03.2020 - 11.2020Read More

Server

Texas Roadhouse
02.2019 - 03.2020Read More

EMT

Ohio Ambulance Solutions
01.2018 - 02.2019Read More

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Sacred Heart University

Associate of Arts from Nursing
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Butler Technology And Career Development Schools

Paramedic
Read More

Scarlet Oaks Career Development

EMT Certificate
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Jessica Sexton