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Jessica Danielle Phillips

Franklin,KY

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Saint Thomas West Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
  • Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
  • Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.

ICU RN

TNAA
10.2022 - 01.2023


  • Collaborated with physicians to develop optimal treatment plans, resulting in faster recovery times for patients.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
  • Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.

ICU RN

Gifted Travel Network
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care and closely monitoring vital signs in the MICU.
  • Assisted with life-saving procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and arterial line insertion under physician supervision.

ICU Float Nurse

Ascension Sacred Heart
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
  • 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.
  • Maintained a safe environment for trauma ICU patients by enforcing strict infection control measures and adhering to safety guidelines.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Prolink Travel Agency
12.2020 - 01.2021


  • Coordinated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each COVID-19 ICU patient.
  • Maintained proficiency in advanced clinical skills such as ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients.
  • Implemented strict infection control measures to minimize cross-contamination risks within the ICU environment.
  • Administered life-saving medications and therapies, closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions or complications.

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Saint Thomas West Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
  • Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
  • Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
  • Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.

Registered Nurse

Med Center Health
02.2015 - 06.2018
  • Inpatient acute care setting with 24 beds, a 6-8 patient ratio, provided care to a very diverse population of patients and their families.
  • Performed admissions, discharges, ongoing patient education, NIHSS.
  • Helped educate families about conditions and general health trends.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenwood Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Worked under supervision of Registered Nurse.
  • Medication administration to multiple residents.
  • Provided care from rehabilitation patients to comfort care needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Kentucky Career And Technical College
Bowling Green, KY
12.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Spencerian College Of Nursing
Louisville, KY
2011

Skills

  • Pulmonary Artery Catheter Monitoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • CRRT, ECMO, IABP, LVAD, Impella
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Vasoactive Medication Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Saint Thomas West Hospital
03.2023 - Current

ICU RN

TNAA
10.2022 - 01.2023

ICU RN

Gifted Travel Network
02.2022 - 03.2022

ICU Float Nurse

Ascension Sacred Heart
02.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, ICU

Prolink Travel Agency
12.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse, CVICU

Saint Thomas West Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

Med Center Health
02.2015 - 06.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenwood Nursing and Rehab Center
06.2012 - 02.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southern Kentucky Career And Technical College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Spencerian College Of Nursing
Jessica Danielle Phillips