Jessica K. Chavez, BSN, RN
Laredo
Summary
Self-motivated, compassionate professional registered nurse skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of resident care. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in resident assessment and emergency response. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong resident rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
La Frontera Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
- Occasional RN supervisor duties serve as a community nurse for nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented resident care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored residents' progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving acuity needs.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Employee Preceptor - trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized resident satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members
Charge Nurse , Telemetry-Neurology Floor
Laredo Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Provide care for adult patients with diverse cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and acute medical conditions; support ICU step-down overflow when needed.
- Lead unit operations by assigning ER admissions, creating shift assignments, monitoring patient census, rounding with physicians, and performing crash cart and isolation checks.
- Utilize strong clinical judgment to manage complex patient caseloads, and support optimal medical outcomes.
- Communicate patient condition updates to physicians and case management, and document thoroughly to coordinate effective care.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and promote compliance through education.
- Employee RN Preceptor - Precepted and trained six new staff members while managing a 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio.
- Experienced in initiating and managing set rate medication drips, including Octreotide, Protonix, Heparin, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Diltiazem, Dopamine, and Nitroglycerin.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12-2020
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Resilient / Hardworking
- Compassionate and patient
- Critical thinking skills to facilitate maximum medical improvement when providing care to residents
- Excellent attention to detail when documenting activities within electronic medical record systems (ie experience with Cerner EMR software, PointClickCare / PCC)
- Superior computer knowledge and proficiency in skills in general computer applications including Microsoft Office (ie Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and navigating a Windows environment
Certification
- Current, unrestricted compact RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON).
- Current, American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Expires 09/20/2026.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Charge Nurse
La Frontera Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse , Telemetry-Neurology Floor
Laredo Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M International University