Jessica Walker
Chester,VA
Summary
Great organization skills with ability to prioritize patient acuity. Ability to function well in high stress situations, Ability to work well within a team, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Ability to provide quality patient care, Thorough knowledge of nursing principles, Great reasonable and creative problem solving skills, Excellent communication with other members of the care team covering treatment plans and patient progress to assure better patient outcomes (20+ years)
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
02.2006 - Current
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified their needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments.
- Organized, updated and maintained patient charts using Epic software.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, wound management, disease management and medication self-administration.
- Trained and mentored newly hired nursing personnel on policies, protocols and requirements.
- Developed care plans and coordinated care, in collaboration with patients, caregivers and primary care physicians.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Managed and maintained accurate patient records to optimize continuum of care.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies.
- Performed patient needs assessments after reviewing vitals and used this data to create and implement tailored care plans.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Followed all physician orders for treatment and care and managed medication administration.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualized plans of care to meet patients' pre-operative and post-operative needs.
Infusion Nurse
Virginia Cancer Institute
05.2019 - 05.2026
- Administered intravenous therapy and medications to oncology patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient responses during infusion treatments, promptly addressing any adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans and treatment regimens.
- Educated patients and families on infusion processes, side effects, and self-care techniques for enhanced understanding.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in infusion therapy and patient management strategies.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Preserved high levels of professionalism while managing stressful situations involving critically ill patients requiring urgent interventions during infusions.
- Ensured strict adherence to protocols for medication administration and documentation, reducing errors and enhancing overall quality of patient care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, education on self-care strategies, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Richmond, VASkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Licensed RN
- Team coordination
- Administering immunizations
- Care planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Virginia Cancer Institute
05.2019 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
02.2006 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing