Jessica Wilcox
Registered Nurse
Burlington,VT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, SCRN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Offering a combination of diverse clinical experience, academic excellence, compassion, leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. Dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based care while helping patients achieve optimal outcomes. Highly motivated with a passion for learning within a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse - Neurosciences and Neurosurgery
University Of Vermont Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Rutland Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the PCU team through collaboration, mutual respect, and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Served as a strong advocate for patients' rights, ensuring their preferences were respected in all aspects of their healthcare experience.
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients by administering medications and performing diagnostic tests.
Medical Assistant & Population Health Intern
The Duffy Health Center
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted community outreach events to promote wellness initiatives and expand access to healthcare services within the local area.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vermont State University
Castleton, VT05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2009
Skills
Lab result interpretation
Medical assessment
Data Collection
Unit Administration
Wound Care
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
Compassion and Empathy
Emergency Care
Seizure Management
Telemetry monitoring
High level of autonomy
Certification
Basic Life Support - BLS
Timeline
Stroke Certified Registered Nurse - SCRN, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing
09-2028
Basic Life Support - BLS
05-2025
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS
05-2025
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification - NIHSS
07-2024
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Rutland Regional Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse - Neurosciences and Neurosurgery
University Of Vermont Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant & Population Health Intern
The Duffy Health Center
12.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vermont State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cape Cod Community College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
University of Southern Maine