Jessica White
Greenville,NC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over sixteen years of patient care experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care, and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse-Family Medicine
ECU Family Medicine
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs, glucose levels, A1C, and other screening tests ordered by provider
- Assisted with scheduling appointments and organizing referrals.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and delivered to ordering provider for interpretation.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Craven County Health Department
New Bern, NC
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Reduced the incidence of illness by informing the community about effective health practices to prevent disease.
- Collected specimens and monitored vital signs at every patient visit.
- Evaluated the patient and collected an extensive medical history on the patient at the first visit.
- Monitored patients during routine non-stress tests.
- Tested patients for communicable diseases, then treated patients who tested positive as directed by the ordering provider.
- Filled out communicable disease reports and sent them to the proper agencies.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests, and referred them to other community resources.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations, and providing education on infection prevention.
- Provided support during emergency situations by assisting with disaster response efforts, and coordinating healthcare resources.
- Promoted maternal and child health by participating in prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Trained new staff and RN students.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Heart Failure Clinic
Vidant Cardiology
Greenville, NC
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered tests, and forwarded results to the treating provider promptly.
- Assisted with appointment scheduling and organizing the transfer of care between providers.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physicians East-Greenville Women's Clinic
10.2008 - 01.2015
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and sent them to the ordering physician in a timely manner for interpretation.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements during and after assisting the physician with in-office procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications through PO, IV, and IM routes.
- Coordinated referrals to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed office tasks such as completing insurance forms and prior authorizations.
Clinical Assistant
Physicians East -Greenville Women's Clinic
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
- Reviewed the physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in person.
- Collected and documented patient medical information, such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC12-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies-Pre-Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC12.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC07.2008
Clinical Certificate - Clinical Assisting
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC11.2005
High School Diploma -
DH Conley Highschool
Winterville, NC06.2003
Skills
- Health education and breastfeeding support
- Infection control practices
- Patient intake and vital sign monitoring
- Clinical documentation and physical assessment
- Treatment room preparation and sterile field maintenance
- Pulse oximetry and breathing treatments
- Immunization administration and catheter care
- Wound care and ear lavage procedures
- CPR and AED certification
- Time management and critical thinking
- Patient education and ethical decision-making
- Clinical judgment skills
- Order transcribing and EMR management
- Medical records documentation
- Medication dispensing and administration methods
- Direct patient care and relationship building
- Patient triaging
Certification
- Certified as a Breastfeeding Educator in 2011-2012
- BLS/AED certification through 2026
Accomplishments
- President's List in my second semester for my Bachelor's Degree
- Dean's List in my third semester for my Bachelor's Degree
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse-Family Medicine
ECU Family Medicine
11.2019 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Craven County Health Department
10.2016 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse-Heart Failure Clinic
Vidant Cardiology
01.2015 - 08.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physicians East-Greenville Women's Clinic
10.2008 - 01.2015
Clinical Assistant
Physicians East -Greenville Women's Clinic
05.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Associate of Science - General Studies-Pre-Nursing
University of Mount Olive
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Beaufort County Community College
Clinical Certificate - Clinical Assisting
Pitt Community College
High School Diploma -
DH Conley Highschool