Jessica St Onge BSN, RN
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Florida.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Patient Services
MorseLife Home Care
07.2022 - Current
- Premier customized care and support services to keep healthy, happy and independent at home
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connect to optimal providers and care
- Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and caregivers to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provide leadership in the office to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective care.
- Train and supervise staff, evaluate, and monitor home care systems to ensure service excellence, operational efficiency, and maximization of role groups.
- Advocated for clients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and collaborating with members of health care team
RN, Nurse Supervisor
MorseLife Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance
- Trained new nurses in operational procedures, safety protocols, and care standards
RN, Clinical Coordinator
MorseLife Home Care
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated client admissions, skilled nursing visits, and supervisory visits
- Provided support and training to clinical and non-clinical staff
- Conduct annual performance evaluations of current staff
- Audit client charts to keep current and ensure accuracy
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings, determine individual client needs and ensure follow through
RN, Field Nurse
MorseLife Home Care
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Complete admission paperwork, insurance verification forms, and grant applications with client and families
- Conduct supervisory visits to ensure customer satisfaction, update Plan of Care
LPN Resident Services Nurse
Atria Senior Living
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Bridgeport Healthcare
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Established relationships between facility and area hospitals
- Reviewed clinical information for possible admissions to facility
- On-site reviews
- Assisted in admission process by conducting tours of facility, explaining and obtaining signatures for admission paperwork, answering phones, faxing, and maintaining census
LPN Charge Nurse
Bridgeport Manor
03.2005 - 04.2012
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
Education
Master of Science, Nurse Administration and Financial Management -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08.2021
Skills
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history
- Offering comprehensive patient care for the community based client
- Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service
- Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes
- Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff Management
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- American Heart Association: BLS
Affiliations
- Member of the Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership
Timeline
Manager of Patient Services
MorseLife Home Care
07.2022 - Current
RN, Nurse Supervisor
MorseLife Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2022
RN, Clinical Coordinator
MorseLife Home Care
03.2020 - 01.2022
RN, Field Nurse
MorseLife Home Care
12.2019 - 03.2020
LPN Resident Services Nurse
Atria Senior Living
01.2016 - 06.2019
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Bridgeport Healthcare
04.2012 - 06.2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Bridgeport Manor
03.2005 - 04.2012
Master of Science, Nurse Administration and Financial Management -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Palm Beach State College