Jessica Sliger
Independence,LA
Summary
Compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurse with strong trauma-informed care and infusion therapy experience. Skilled in IV drug administration, patient monitoring, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Motivated to support ketamine-assisted therapy in an integrative treatment setting, leveraging ER background and holistic care philosophy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nurse
Touro Infirmary
New Orleans, LA
12.2023 - Current
- - Provide rapid assessment, triage, and care for high-acuity adult patients in a fast-paced urban ER.
- - Administer emergent IV treatments, monitor vital signs, and manage procedural sedation safely.
- - Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and psych services to support mental health crises and trauma-informed care.
Nurse Intern / Patient Care Technician
LCMC Health
New Orleans, LA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- - Developed competencies in IV starts, medication administration, wound care, and patient assessment in both med-surg and ER environments.
United States Marine
USMC
Camp Pendleton South, CA
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Developed junior Marines into future leaders through consistent mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Provided crucial first aid treatment during medical emergencies, preserving the health of fellow service members on the battlefield or during training evolutions.
- Increased operational capabilities through the regular maintenance of vehicles, weapons systems, and other essential equipment.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes in complex problem-solving scenarios.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Herzing University
Kenner, LA12.2023
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain College of Nursing
New Orleans, LASkills
- - Infusion Therapy & IV Drug Administration
- - Ketamine Monitoring & Procedural Sedation Support
- - Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Management
- - Vital Signs & Clinical Assessment
- - Patient Education & Consent Support
- - Electronic Medical Records (eg Epic)
- - Team-Based Care & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- - Registered Nurse, Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- - Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- - IV Certification & infusion therapy training in acute care settings
Timeline
Emergency Room Nurse
Touro Infirmary
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Intern / Patient Care Technician
LCMC Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
United States Marine
USMC
05.2011 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Herzing University
Master of Science - FNP
Chamberlain College of Nursing