Jessica Stafos BSN RN CHHCM
South Portland,ME
Summary
Creative, tenacious, and value-oriented, specializing in risk management, protocol and policy review, error detection and prevention, system-wide analysis, triage, communication, and evidence-based practice. Throughout nursing career, identified as top performer, promoted quickly, receives outstanding performance reviews, and trusted as a resource and leader. Responsible for single-handedly changing procedures in large organizations to improve patient outcomes. Excited by education, motivation, and leadership theory.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy RN
Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine
06.2021 - Current
- Recognized need for chest pain protocol, designed chest pain assessment to use throughout state of Maine, modified medications in Pyxis, created standing orders, and created education for nursing
- Founding co-chair of Unit-Based Committee acting as liaison between 45 endoscopy staff and unit manager and director
- Redesigned education and nursing guides in 6 procedure rooms available for reference on use of instruments, lab testing, and writing orders
- Pulls and inspects supplies during procedure, testing for correct functioning, assists physician in performing EGD, Colonoscopy, PEG tube, and ERCP
Med/Surg/Neuro/Ortho RN
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Portland, ME
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Precepted 3 incoming RNs and 2 nursing students, educating them on policy, procedure, nursing theory, assessment, and case management
- Writer for Mercy-wide employee newsletter on clinical procedures and patient management
- Performed evidence-based, patient-centered care, attending to needs of whole person, emphasizing education and right to choice of treatment
Home Health and Hospice Case Manager
Northern Light Home Health And Hospice
Portland , ME
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Identified 7 frequently used orders sent to providers for signature which contained errors, leading to collaboration with IT and correction
- Utilized as primary RN for addressing issues other nurses were unable to resolve and attending home visits which required expertise and technical skill
- Earned certification as Certified Home Health Case Manager in both home health and hospice
- Performed OASIS assessments, preceptor of incoming nurses, provided compassionate care with foundation of honesty and empathic listening
Head Nurse, Therapeutic Boarding School
Ironwood
Morrill, ME
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised 35 CRMAs, 1 MA, and 10 unlicensed personnel regarding health and wellness
- Investigated medication errors occurring prior to this RN's tenure and during first month of employment. Decreased error occurrences from over one hundred per month to less than five per month, designing employee education and accountability system
- Managed intake, mental health crises, self-harm, and detoxification of drugs and pharmaceuticals
- Questioned and prevented misdiagnosis of schizophrenia in deaf resident, recognizing auditory hallucinations related to hearing loss rather than mental illness
Agency RN, Various Assignements
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Ballwin, MO
10.2012 - 08.2014
- With maximum of 8 hours of training per site, covered 4 to 16-hour shifts in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, clinics, adult med/surg, and pediatric rehabilitation
- Compliments received from each assignment to agency regarding nursing care
- Became skilled in neonatal abstinence syndrome assessment, treatment of up to 4 drug-addicted newborns per shift, and provided care to large patient assignments of 25 or more patients in geriatrics
- Recognized for honors by 17-year-old pediatric patient encountered first at Cardinal Glennon in 2011, then in pediatric office in 2012, and lastly during this agency assignment at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital
Head RN
Camp Walt Whitman
Piermont, NH
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed health center for 400 campers and over 200 staff
- Supervised 7 RNs, EMT, 2 nursing students
- Created first OSHA binder on campus for all products camp-wide
- Directed infection control response for large-scale GI illness, tracking infection to source for correction
- Maintained strict office confidentiality treating children of high-profile families
- This position was for summer 2012, summer 2014
Head RN
KIPP: Inspire Academy
St. Louis, MO
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Pioneering clinician, established and implemented health program including creating consents, performing student file review, developing care plans for 350 to 380 enrolled students with budget under $500
- Partnered with non-profits and local medical schools which allowed for: vaccinating 160 children out of compliance, filling 45 cavities, obtaining glasses for over 30 children, providing over 20 inhalers and teaching children use
- Assisted in starting non-profit, The Oxygen Project, bringing yoga to low-income inner-city youth with this school as initial recipient
Staff RN
Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Offered this position via new graduate program which hired 4 out of over 1200 applicants
- Exceeded expectations in all categories of 6 months and 1 year reviews
- Treated wide range of illness, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis, new diabetes, neurofibromatosis, failure to thrive, anorexia, and RSV.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to monitor patients and change care plan as determined by patient progress or compromise
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Teaching Certificate - Yoga Therapy and Teacher Training
East-West School of Natural Healing
St. Louis, MO04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05.2011
High School Diploma -
Parkway West High School
Ballwin, MO05.2004
Skills
- Varied skill set with honed intuition
- High-pressure decision-making
- Considerate supervisor attending to individual needs
- Accurate history and assessment due to earning patient trust
- Fast learner, curious, constantly pursuing education
Timeline
Endoscopy RN
Maine Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Med/Surg/Neuro/Ortho RN
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2021
Home Health and Hospice Case Manager
Northern Light Home Health And Hospice
08.2016 - 03.2020
Head Nurse, Therapeutic Boarding School
Ironwood
08.2014 - 06.2016
Head RN
KIPP: Inspire Academy
08.2013 - 07.2014
Agency RN, Various Assignements
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2012 - 08.2014
Head RN
Camp Walt Whitman
06.2012 - 08.2014
Staff RN
Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center
05.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Teaching Certificate - Yoga Therapy and Teacher Training
East-West School of Natural Healing
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Parkway West High School