Jessica Spires
Greenback,TN
Summary
Organized and dependable, 18 years experience working with pediatric patients. I am lucky to have a job that I love. I have had the experience of working with the tiniest patients in the NICU to caring for all ages of pre/post operative patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients after surgery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections prior to surgery and to post operative patients.
- Maintained airways to post operative patients in the recovery room.
- Managed care from pre operative admission to discharge of surgical patients.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
NICU Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
05.2005 - 06.2017
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 50-bed level III neonatal ICU unit.
Interim School Nurse
Greenback School
Greenback, TN
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Pediatric Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05.2005
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Patient Health Information Access
- Surgical Procedures
- Physician Collaboration
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Interim School Nurse
Greenback School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Surgical Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
06.2017 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing - Pediatric Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University