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Jessica Thompson

Hammond,Louisiana

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and help succeed.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Chronic Disease Management

Gilsbar/Healthcomp
08.2019 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options, goals for treatment and available resources.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

North Oaks Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2019
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Interpreted complex hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring and care of ventilated patients; Triage patient according to nature of injury
  • Contributed to creation of positive work culture within Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

North Oaks Medical Center
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Skillfully performed IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12.2010

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring colleagues and peers
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Implementing New Programs and Applications
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Ability to be flexible, positive team player

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life support
  • MOAB - Management of Aggressive Behaviors

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Chronic Disease Management

Gilsbar/Healthcomp
08.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

North Oaks Medical Center
06.2012 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

North Oaks Medical Center
02.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Southeastern Louisiana University
Jessica Thompson