Jessica Wallace
BSN RN
IRONTON,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse Case Manager with 22+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
CareSource
Dayton, Ohio
05.2012 - Current
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Nursing Supervisor
Mildred-Mitchell Bateman Hospital
Huntington, WV
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
Huntington , WV
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, OH
07.2000 - 02.2008
- Preceptor
- Worked and Advocated for those who are an underserved population who are in prison.
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Mount Carmel Medical Center West
Columbus, Ohio
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE oF NURSING
Columbus, OH05.1999
Skills
- Familiar with the following computer software's: Microsoft Works, Windows, Vista, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite 2010 Can operate fax, copy, and scanning equipment
- EMR Systems
- Accurate Documentation
- Student Evaluation Abilities
- Supervising Students
- Constructive Feedback
- Clinical Supervision
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Critical Thinking
- Course Requirements
- Educational Materials
- Infection Control Procedures
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Have an Ohio and Georgia Nursing License, and have an Inactive WV RN License that can be reactivated.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
CareSource
05.2012 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Mildred-Mitchell Bateman Hospital
03.2012 - 05.2012
RN Staff Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
02.2008 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
The Ohio State University Medical Center
07.2000 - 02.2008
Patient Care Assistant
Mount Carmel Medical Center West
05.1998 - 03.2000
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE oF NURSING
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