Jessica Wertz
RN
DOVER,Ohio
Summary
Passionate, highly competent RN with an 8yr progressive career in acute med-surg, med-surg tele with a specialty certification in Oncology. Recognized for providing consistent excellent patient care while contributing to leadership roles including charge nurse duties and orientation of new nursing staff. I am committed to pursuing opportunities for career growth and development in the challenging world of travel nursing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical Oncology
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
Columbus, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by orienting new staff preparing them to independently manage a patient caseload.
RN Medical Surg Tele Oncology
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center
Canton, Oh , OH
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations including patient admissions, physical assessments, medication administration, documentation, and education.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Maintained Clinical Ladder level 4, performed charge nurse and team management duties, and oriented/developed new nursing staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University, Tuscarawas, Oh
New Philadelphia, OH 01.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Complex patient cases
Patient Management
Infection control measures
Patient and family advocacy
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Medication Administration
Acute care expertise
Patient physical assessment and management
Established nursing procedures and skills
Certification
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
Timeline
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
04-2021
RN, Medical-Surgical Oncology
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
03.2021 - Current
ACLS
01-2021
BLS
07-2020
RN Medical Surg Tele Oncology
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University, Tuscarawas, Oh
01.2010 - 05.2014