Jessica VARNEY
Port Saint John
Summary
Highly-motivated and dedicated RN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Detail-oriented,responsive and proficient. Brings 20 years of experience in the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
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Merritt Island Outpatient Surgery Center
Merritt Island
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when indicated in the event of complications or unexpected outcomes.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
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Surgery Partners
Merritt Island
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Clinical Manager
West Coast Anesthesiologist and Associates
Oviedo
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Supervised 20 staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
- Enforced compliance with local, state and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
- Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
Clinical Instructor
Brevard Public Schools
Titusville
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
- Evaluated and monitored progress of 120 students to promote positive outcomes.
- Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Frequently provided educational lectures to students.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
Travel Registered Nurse
Promed Healthcare
Maitland
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL05.2020
Vocational Certificate - Nursing
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL12.2015
Associate of Science -
Brevard Community College
Cocoa05-2009
Associate of Arts - General
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL07.2007
Vocational Certificate -
Brevard Community College
Titusville, FL12-2003
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient advocacy and education
- infection control protocols
Non-Profit work
- Communications Director-Port St John Soccer
- Concessions Manager- Titusville High Music
- Group Leader- New Way Recovery
Timeline
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Merritt Island Outpatient Surgery Center
06.2023 - Current
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Surgery Partners
07.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Instructor
Brevard Public Schools
01.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Promed Healthcare
06.2017 - 07.2022
Clinical Manager
West Coast Anesthesiologist and Associates
02.2016 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Vocational Certificate - Nursing
Brevard Community College
Associate of Arts - General
Brevard Community College
Associate of Science -
Brevard Community College
Vocational Certificate -
Brevard Community College
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