JESSICA VIRTUE
SUTHERLIN,OR
Summary
Knowledgeable nursing professional with a proven track record of providing care that is both compassionate and evidence-based. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, IV therapy, and patient education. Offers excellent communication and organizational skills and is passionate about providing the highest quality of patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Southhills Rehab
Eugene, OR
09.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and improve patient care quality.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in increased team efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to coordinate rehabilitation services and optimize patient outcomes.
MED/SURG STAFF LPN
Mercy Medical Center
Roseburg, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress in EMR.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assess patients' physical and emotional needs, providing compassionate support and education.
- Implement evidence-based nursing interventions to promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinate discharge planning activities with social workers and case managers to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home or rehabilitation facilities.
- Collaborate with physicians during rounds, providing updates on patient progress and advocating for necessary interventions or treatments as needed.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks based on acuity levels of assigned patients.
CHARGE NURSE
Westview Acer Care Center
Leon, IA
04.2020 - 05.2024
- Trained and supervised nursing staff in proper patient care techniques.
- Assisted in making nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency of staff.
- Scheduled patient tests and procedures as needed.
- Established personal rapport with patients and families to provide comfort throughout treatments and therapeutic interventions.
- Supervised safe and effective use of equipment involved in direct patient care.
- Administered medications to patients per physician's orders.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
AGENCY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Cascade Health Services
Kansas City, MO
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Traveled to different longterm care facilities and hospitals providing direct patient care.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
- Specimen collection for labs ordered by the primary care provider.
MEDICAL SURGICAL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Mosaic Life Care
Albany, MO
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided patient education regarding medications, procedures, and treatments.
- Managed and coordinated patient care with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
- Collaborated daily with physicians and health care teams to deliver optimum patient care.
- Utilized various electronic medical records such as EPIC, and Cerner.
- Advocated patient needs and assisted patients and families in receiving proper medical care during hospitalization.
- Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
- Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING - undefined
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IASkills
Patient care and monitoring
Patient and family education
Admissions and discharge processes
Medication administration
Nursing process
Direct and indirect patient care
Patient records reviews
Medical records and documentation
Leadership
Emotional intelligence
Effective communication
Experience with several different electronic healthcare systems including MediTech, EPIC and Cerner
Certification
- Compact LPN
- OR state LPN
- BLS
- Basic Arrhythmia
Timeline
Unit Manager
Southhills Rehab
09.2025 - Current
MED/SURG STAFF LPN
Mercy Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
AGENCY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Cascade Health Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
CHARGE NURSE
Westview Acer Care Center
04.2020 - 05.2024
MEDICAL SURGICAL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Mosaic Life Care
05.2019 - 05.2023
PRACTICAL NURSING - undefined
Southwestern Community College