JESSICA WARD
Avondale,MO
Summary
With 13 years of experience as a registered nurse, I have gained valuable expertise in rehabilitation, inpatient care, charge nursing, and hospice care. Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse specialty areas such as oncology, medical-surgical, progressive care, urology, neurology, ENT, gender confirmation surgery, and hospice care. As the Practice Council Chair, I contributed to enhancing unit processes and ensuring optimal patient care. I have trained new graduates and experienced nurses while participating in nursing orientation. My passion for patient safety and comfort drives me to provide exceptional care to patients and their loved ones.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
HCA Hospice and Family Care
Independence, MO
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
Charge Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas
10.2016 - 03.2022
- Urology, Gynecology Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gender Confirmation surgery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
CenterPoint Medical Center
Independence, Missouri
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Medical Oncology
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2012 - 01.2013
- ENT and Neuro step-down
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
John J. Hainkel Home and Rehabilitation Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Long term care and rehab medicine
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Independence, Missouri01.2012
Associate of Arts - undefined
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Missouri05.2010
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Case management
- Time management
- Case documentation
- Organization and multitasking
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Positive attitude
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Missouri RN license (compact license)
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Relief Charge
- Safe Zone Training- Affirming Care and LGBTQ support-2019
- CPI training- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention Program- April 2018
- Pain Ambassador Training-2015
Accomplishments
- Nursing Orientation Skills Validator
- Preceptor
Timeline
Case Manager
HCA Hospice and Family Care
10.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
03.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
10.2016 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
CenterPoint Medical Center
02.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
John J. Hainkel Home and Rehabilitation Center
03.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Metropolitan Community College