Jessie Pitman
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in Emergency and cardiovascular nursing. Known for effectively managing patient care and collaborating with teams to achieve optimal results. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of patients and healthcare settings. Proficient in critical care and patient education, valued for empathy and clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records to ensure timely communication of vital information across medical teams.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to diagnose causes of arrhythmias and offered pacemakers, ablation, medications and other interventional treatments.
- Treated patients with coronary heart disease and provided post-operative care following heart catheterizations, valve replacements.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06-2011
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Stress test administration
- Compassionate communication
- Critical care nursing
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Accomplishments
Selected and Awarded PeaceHealth Saint Joseph's Medical Center 2018 Excellence in Nursing Award, Nurse as a Collaborator.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Corse (ENPC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Corse (ENPC)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
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