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Jessica Watson
Raeford,NC
"Everyone longs to be loved. And the greatest thing we can do is let people know that they are loved and capable of loving."
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Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Skilled in medication and IV administration, adept at patient education, and advocacy, significantly improving patient satisfaction scores. Certified in PALS/BLS/CPR, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and direct patient care excellence.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and establishing a positive rapport with the healthcare team.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication with colleagues, ensuring continuity of care for all patients.
- Provided training to parents and caregivers on proper medication administration, leading to better adherence and improved treatment outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of pediatric patients upon admission, identifying potential risks and making necessary interventions for a safer recovery process.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Registered Nurse, NICU
04.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by swiftly recognizing and responding to emergent situations and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
11.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives within the Cardiac Unit, leading to increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care for each patient.
- Deescalated high-stress situations within the Cardiac Unit, ensuring the safety and well-being of both patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
Liberty HomeCare And Hospice
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
07.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
07.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Servant's Heart
Habilitation Technician
03.2014 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive habilitation plans for each client''s unique needs.
- Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques according to individualized behavioral plans, resulting in decreased negative behaviors among clients.
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Certified Nursing Assistant
02.2013 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
University of North Carolina At GreensboroGreensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2017
Sandhills Community CollegePinehurst, NC
Associate of Science
05.2011
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Education
- Certified in PALS/BLS/CPR
- PIV insertion and maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care Assessment
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Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
11.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
Liberty HomeCare And Hospice
07.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2019
Habilitation Technician
Servant's Heart
03.2014 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
02.2013 - 04.2016
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Sandhills Community College
Associate of Science