Jessica West
Orem,UT
Summary
A seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Baylor Scott And White Killeen Cancer Center, demonstrating exceptional patient care assessment and critical thinking skills. Excelled in employee training and supervision, significantly enhancing team efficiency and patient satisfaction. Exceptional skills in coordinating interdepartmental functions and managing clinical staff, ensuring high-quality care even during the COVID pandemic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Avalon Health Care Group/ Bennion VA
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Resident Care Coordinator
Western States Lodging Management
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Educated families and patients on current facility procedures, medical diagnoses and best courses of action.
- Trained new staff members on facility policies, patient care and medicine distribution.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted Providers regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Interacted kindly with residents and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Supervised MedTechs and took corrective action when needed or retrained.
Registered Nurse, Field Nurse
CareMax Home Health
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse Hem/Oncology Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Killeen Cancer Center
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse Med/ Surg and ICU
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
01.2009 - 07.2011
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Documented patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 2-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Cared for patients post surgical and trauma, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kaplan College (Brightwood College)
San Diego, CA08.2008
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Decision Making
- Compassionate Caregiver
- In-service Programs
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Training Program
- Patient Care Assessment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Management through COVID pandemic
- Clinical Staff Management
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Avalon Health Care Group/ Bennion VA
02.2022 - 08.2024
Resident Care Coordinator
Western States Lodging Management
09.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Field Nurse
CareMax Home Health
05.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse Hem/Oncology Nurse
Baylor Scott And White Killeen Cancer Center
07.2012 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse Med/ Surg and ICU
Palomar Medical Center Escondido
01.2009 - 07.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Kaplan College (Brightwood College)
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