Jessica Siaw
Frederick,MD
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs, talent for navigating challenges. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Stret NW Washington DC
07.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street Northwest, Washington DC
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC05-2019
High School Diploma -
Clarksburg High School
Clarksburg, MD05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient consultation
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Trauma recovery
- Palliative care awareness
- FLUENT IN Twi
- Hospice and palliative care
- Cerner and Epic use
- Health and wellness expertise
- Community advocate
- Wound care specialist
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Chemo Certified
Languages
Twi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
07.2019 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Washington University
High School Diploma -
Clarksburg High School