Jessika Streety
Prattville,AL
Summary
Committed and responsible Nurse Manager that provides leadership in improving and maintaining the delivery of care processes in the daily operation of two nursing units. Committed, passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in nursing education and research. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2021 - Current
- Promoting and restoring patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient's care.
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care.
- Directing and developing nursing staff by creating schedules, offering advice, and answering any health-related questions.
- Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff.
- Maintaining the nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Assuring quality of care by developing and interpreting hospital and nursing divisions.
- Maintaining nursing staff by coaching, counseling, and disciplining through monitoring and appraising nurses' job performance.
- Maintaining nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nurses and auxiliary staff.
- Served as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.
- Offering professional guidance, supervision of 75+ team members, and leadership to staff.
- Maintaining a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team-building exercises.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Enforcing adherence to the state board of nursing and state nurse practice requirements.
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by designing health procedures and protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center South
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted Nurse Manager with operations of the unit including payroll, staffing, scheduling, variance tracking.
- Developed and implemented action plans to improve staff development and the delivery of patient care.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of the unit, including monitoring quality of service and utilization standards, supervising shift activities, and delivery of patient care.
- Performed Human Resource functions including interviewing, selection, training, performance evaluation and disciplinary action.
- Served as a role model for staff by demonstrating clinical expertise when providing direct patient care.
- Offered professional guidance, supervision of 75+ team members, and leadership to staff.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Worked at least 36 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Served as role model by demonstrating clinical expertise while providing direct patient care.
- Served as relief Charge Nurse.
- Supervised approximately 10 team members per shift.
- Served as resource for patient care problems.
- Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all patient needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored the patient's vital signs.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty.
- Modified patient's treatment plan as required by patient's responses and condition.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Recovered post-operative patients with epidural, spinal, or general anesthesia.
- Circulated cesarean sections.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques including breastfeeding, diapering, bathing and swaddling.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as neonatal resuscitation, managing complications, and stabilizing patients for transport.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by conducting thorough handoffs with incoming nurses regarding patient status.
- Maintained accurate records of patient conditions, interventions, and outcomes throughout labor and postpartum period.
Contract/ Travel Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center South
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Completed a 6 month contract.
- Performed total patient assessment.
- Assisted physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored the patient's vital signs.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty.
- Modified patient's treatment plan as required by patient's responses and condition.
- Cared for mother and infant before, during, and after delivery.
- High risk and Antepartum experience.
- Provided pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to patients undergoing C-section.
- Recovered post-operative patients with epidural, spinal, or general anesthesia.
- Circulated cesarean sections.
- Demonstrated flexibility, and willingness to float to Mother Baby.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
Grady Health System
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for problem resolution, orienting, and mentoring of department personnel.
- Supervised approximately 20 team members per shift.
- Responsible for daily activities of patient care to provide for the smooth operation of the unit.
- Overseeing clinical and medical plans of care of department's patient population to ensure that patients and families receive an optimum level of care.
- Cared for laboring and high-risk patients.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns.
- Prevented potential medical errors through diligent oversight of medication administration processes and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Maintained open lines of communication with physicians regarding patient status changes or concerns, facilitating timely interventions and appropriate care adjustments.
Travel Nurse Labor and Delivery
Trustaff, Aya, Flexcare
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Completion of numerous Labor and Delivery travel nursing assignments at various Hospitals throughout Georgia, California, and Florida.
- Successfully became an integral part of the teams with less than one week of orientation.
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to float to Antepartum, Mother Baby with each travel nursing assignment.
- Assisted physicians during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures.
- Administration of prescribed medications.
- Monitored fetal heart rate for abnormalities and communicated them to the physician on duty.
- Modified the patient's treatment plan as required by the patient's responses and condition.
- Cared for mother and infant before, during, and after delivery.
- Experienced in High risk and Antepartum.
- Experience in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
- Upheld strict infection control measures in the Labor and Delivery unit to minimize risk to vulnerable newborns.
- Managed complex medical situations such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes with expert knowledge and skillful interventions.
- Contributed to reduced infant mortality rates with diligent monitoring of neonatal vital signs post delivery.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing education, support, and resources to new mothers.
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records for all patients under my care during their labor and delivery experience.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within obstetric nursing field.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, leading to more effective treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
- Prevented infections by diligently adhering to proper hand hygiene standards as well as utilizing personal protective equipment when required.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center East
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Cared for mother and infants before, during and after full term and high risk deliveries.
- Experienced in the administration of high risk medications.
- Assisted with low forceps and vacuum extraction deliveries.
- Experience in OR circulation.
- Cared of the immediate post-op patient to recover with epidural, spinal or general anesthesia.
- Discharge planning and follow-up care of patients.
- Educated new parents on proper infant care techniques including breastfeeding, diapering, bathing and swaddling.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by providing emotional support and guidance throughout the birthing process.
- Promoted best practices in labor and delivery nursing by serving as a mentor and resource for new or less experienced staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and empathetically while maintaining open communication with families.
- Advocated for patients'' needs by communicating their preferences or concerns to attending physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as neonatal resuscitation, managing complications, and stabilizing patients for transport.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
- Prevented infections by adhering to strict protocols for cleanliness and sterilization within the delivery room environment.
- Initiated timely interventions when necessary based on assessment findings or changes in patient condition.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Montgomery, AL05.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Administration and Management
- Complex Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Efficient Researcher
- Education and Training
- Policy Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Care Planning and Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Honors Societies
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
- Troy University School of Nursing ASN Honor Society
Education
- Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 12/2020
- Troy University, Montgomery, AL, Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2010
- Kinderkrankenpflegeschule, Mannheim, Germany, Diploma: Pediatric Nursing, 03/1997
Alabama Rn License Number
1-127561
Awards
Candidate for the Charles L. Silcox Award
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center South
08.2019 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2018 - 08.2019
Contract/ Travel Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center South
08.2017 - 02.2018
Charge Nurse Labor and Delivery
Grady Health System
06.2016 - 08.2017
Travel Nurse Labor and Delivery
Trustaff, Aya, Flexcare
05.2013 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse Labor and Delivery
Baptist Medical Center East
06.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Troy University
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