Jessica M. DeWoody

Performed both pre-op and post-op care to outpatient endoscopy patients with varying chronic and acute conditions. Provided discharge education to patients with varying reading and comprehension levels. Gained expert IV placement skills.

• Provided comprehensive and compassionate care to up to 3 acutely ill adults at once in an ICU stepdown setting.
• Performed various nursing interventions and skills such as advanced assessment, telemetry monitoring, wound care, vital sign monitoring, chest tube maintenance, specimen collection, and pre and post surgical care.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Assisted doctors and other healthcare professionals in procedures such as central line placement, intubation, thoracentesis, and advanced wound care.
• Directed patient care by initiating and executing individualized care plans for a wide variety of patients.
• Precepted both students and new staff members due to strong leadership skills and the ability to teach and explain effectively.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

• Provided compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with a wide variety of acuity levels and specialty concentrations.
• Developed excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Delivered effective education tailored to engage patients within a varied age group and with diverse cognitive abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Facilitated successful communication and understanding between patients, family members, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintained clear and detailed documentation for all patients in EMR software (Meditech).
• Collaborated with all members of the healthcare team to create and implement individualized plans of care.
• Facilitated teamwork by maintaining considerate and open communication with all staff.