Jessica Wethey
Eucha,OK
Summary
Results-oriented Registered Nurse with a strong focus on critical thinking and compassionate care. Experienced in managing diverse patient populations and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Compassionate ICU Nurse with a proven ability to manage complex clinical situations. Skilled in critical thinking, effective communication, and patient education. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
Siloam Springs, AR
06.2022 - Current
- Administered critical care treatments and medications in compliance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and communicating with healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, promoting understanding of treatment options.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on ICU procedures and best practices.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Gifted Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
- Administered critical care treatments and medications to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting plans as necessary for efficacy.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
Travel Trauma ICU Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in fast-paced trauma ICU environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Expedited critical decision-making processes during emergencies by effectively communicating with other healthcare professionals under high-pressure situations.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
- Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
Travel RN, ICU, ED and ED Charge Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital
Tacoma, WA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed patient care for critically ill individuals in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and response to interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure safety and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing overall ICU workflow efficiency.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Surgical and Cardiac critical care units.
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, GA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU and Charge Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Tulsa, OK
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recognizing and responding to changes in condition promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and post-discharge care strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Francis Hospital South
Tulsa, OK
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and recovery processes.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Select Speciality Hospital
Tulsa, OK
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-acuity ICU settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs using advanced medical equipment.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
RN, ED, Med-Surg, Charge Nurse, House Supervisor
Ozark Community Hospital
Gravette, AR
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and hospital protocols.
- Streamlined triage processes, improving efficiency in emergency department operations.
- 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
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK05-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff training
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced life support
- Endotracheal intubation
- Wound care
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Intravenous therapy
- Decision-making
Timeline
Travel Trauma ICU Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Gifted Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Travel RN, ICU, ED and ED Charge Nurse
Tacoma General Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Covenant Medical Center
12.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU and Charge Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Francis Hospital South
02.2019 - 09.2019
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Select Speciality Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2019
RN, ED, Med-Surg, Charge Nurse, House Supervisor
Ozark Community Hospital
10.2014 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College