Jessica Zigler
Registered Nurse
Janesville,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Endoscopy/ PACU/ Day Surgery
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN
Biolife Plasma Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- medical exams as physician substitute
Registered Nurse / SANE Program Coordinator/RN, Emergency Department
Beloit Health System
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Mercy Health System
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Registered Nurse- Urgent Care/ Urology
Mercy Health System
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI06.2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Patient Education
- Master IV skills
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TNCC- Trauma nursing core curriculum
Accomplishments
Achieved Advanced nursing status in clinical magnet ladder.
Timeline
RN Endoscopy/ PACU/ Day Surgery
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
RN
Biolife Plasma Services
01.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse / SANE Program Coordinator/RN, Emergency Department
Beloit Health System
07.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Mercy Health System
01.2012 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse- Urgent Care/ Urology
Mercy Health System
01.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blackhawk Technical College