Jessica Van Pelt
Milton
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida West Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Pre op patients for surgical procedures to include effectively collecting a full health history, medication reconciliation, ensure the operative and informed consents are signed and correct, entering MD orders, starting IV and collecting all appropriate lab work.
- Verify that pre admit testing has been completed and results reported to physician, anesthesiologist and patient is cleared for surgery.
- Ensure vital and lab work are within normal limits and report any abnormalities to physician ad anesthesiologist prior to procedure.
- Provide education to the patient relevant to the procedure being performed and answer any questions pertaining to upcoming surgical procedure.
- Collaborate with physicians to coordinate care plan for discharging patient home.
- Give discharge instructions to patient verifying understanding and schedule patients follow up appointment.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 16 bed LDRP unit to include staffing resources, managing critical mother and infants, managing daily budget and resources ensuring exceptional delivery of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
HCA Florida West Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing staffing levels and scheduling according to patient acuity and census data.
- Served as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance and support in addressing challenging patient situations or complex medical issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk patients, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
- Oversee admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient satisfaction scores within the labor and delivery unit.
- Evaluated nursing performance on an ongoing basis, addressing areas for improvement through coaching sessions or additional training opportunities as necessary.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HCA Florida West Hospital
08.2009 - 07.2021
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
Education
Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TNSkills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient confidentiality
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Education
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical assessment
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida West Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
HCA Florida West Hospital
07.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HCA Florida West Hospital
08.2009 - 07.2021
Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College