JESSIE JAMES
Springfield,MO
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Registered Nurse with a unique blend of clinical expertise and corporate leadership experience. Proven track record identifying and developing talent, process optimization, budget administration and making data-driven decisions to positively impact patient care. Recognized for maintaining exceptional composure under pressure while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to patient safety. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary nursing teams to enhance clinical performance and promote effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Long-term Care
Missouri Veterans Commission
Mt. Vernon, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Executed daily floor operations and supervised multidisciplinary unit care team of 11 certified and licensed staff.
- Managed clinical care coordination for assigned unit by overseeing direct clinical services for up to 50 veterans concurrently and delivering evidence-based assessment findings to physicians for care decisions.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing clinical skills and promoting professional development within the team.
- Used evidence-based research to update facility Standard of Care model to support improved processes and clinical practice.
RN StepDown ICU
Cox South Hospital
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Identified and advocated for high-acuity patients in acute distress, securing timely interventions that resulted in positive medical outcomes.
- Delivered continuous critical care monitoring and rapid response support through complex clinical interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge instructions.
Sr. Nurse Extern – StepDown ICU & NICU
Cox South Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted patient physical assessments, administered IVs, drew labs, performed EKGs, and executed wound care protocols under RN supervision to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with care teams to advocate for patient needs, facilitating proactive communication and timely clinical interventions that contributed to reduced patient readmissions.
Emergency MultiCare Tech – 8E Observation
Cox South Hospital
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Performed 15+ Foley catheter insertions, nasogastric (NG) tube removals, and diagnostic EKGs weekly to ensure timely patient care.
- Ensured quality control for critical diagnostic specimen collections to facilitate accurate and urgent assessments.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues, supporting seamless hospital operations.
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided nursing support, monitored patient conditions, and assisted with daily living activities in long-term acute care hospital.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities to enhance comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment, following infection control protocols diligently.
Sr. Project Manager II – Facilities Services
Walmart Corporate
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Managed a $50MM CapEx budget for equipment procurement and a $24MM OpEx budget.
- Oversaw $50MM CapEx budget for equipment procurement and $24MM OpEx budget, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Implemented predictive maintenance protocols that reduced equipment downtime by 30% across 6,100 corporate retail facilities.
- Collaborated with software developers to create custom cost-benefit tool for $260MM enterprise asset, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Partnered with software developers to build a custom cost-benefit tool for a $260MM enterprise asset.
- Led 3 salaried and 8 temporary associates, restructuring workflows that resulted in 75% YoY reduction in work orders.
Home Health Supervisor
Arkansas Support Network
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Supervised 12 direct care associates across 3 homes, ensuring accurate medication administration and thorough vital signs tracking to support patient health.
- Delivered complex care under RN oversight, including ventilator care, trach suctioning, intermittent cath, and ostomy care, contributing to comprehensive patient management.
- Supervised daily operations of home health teams, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed individualized care plans by collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and documentation standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Cox College
Springfield12-2025
CNA Class Certificate - undefined
Healthcare Foundational Training
01-2010
Skills
- ICU/NICU support, Geriatric & Veteran Care, Rapid Response, Advanced Assessments, Wound Care Protocols, EKG Administration, Lab Draws/IVs, Foley & NG Tube
- Clinical Operations Management
- Healthcare Data Management
- JDE
- Patient care coordination
- Staff management
- HIPAA compliance
- Team management
- Clinical leadership
Certification
(RN) – Multistate Compact License, ACLS & BLS – AHA, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, PMP Certification – PMI (In-Progress
Timeline
RN StepDown ICU
Cox South Hospital
01.2026 - 04.2026
Charge Nurse, Long-term Care
Missouri Veterans Commission
05.2025 - Current
Sr. Nurse Extern – StepDown ICU & NICU
Cox South Hospital
01.2025 - 12.2025
Emergency MultiCare Tech – 8E Observation
Cox South Hospital
01.2025 - 11.2025
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2025
Sr. Project Manager II – Facilities Services
Walmart Corporate
01.2013 - 01.2025
Home Health Supervisor
Arkansas Support Network
01.2008 - 01.2015
CNA Class Certificate - undefined
Healthcare Foundational Training
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Cox College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University