Jessica Spicer
Senoia,GA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Birmingham
10.2017 - 12.2025
- Gastrointestinal Lab
- Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Perform patient assessments, administer and monitor moderate sedation, assist physicians during procedures, monitor recovery, manage complications, and deliver discharge education.
- Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory
- Deliver comprehensive patient care through assessment, care planning, medication administration, and ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness. Monitor patient status, respond to clinical changes, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Provide patient and family education, uphold regulatory and safety standards.
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Provide clinical leadership and oversight for a high-acuity ICU, coordinating patient assignments and supporting nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient unit operations. Deliver direct critical care to complex patients requiring advanced monitoring, ventilator management, titration of vasoactive drips, and rapid intervention. Assist with emergency response and code situations, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, maintain accurate documentation, and promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedCenter South
Birmingham, AL
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, including medication and IV administration, wound care, treatments, and monitoring of vital signs. Perform focused assessments, document patient status accurately, and promptly report changes in condition. Assist with procedures, support care plan implementation, and deliver patient and family education while maintaining compliance with safety and infection control standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized patient care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping systems.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control measures within the facility, enhancing overall safety standards.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary to ensure optimal recovery pathways.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Herzing University
Birmingham, ALAssociate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State University
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Shelton State University
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Clinical Skills - Critical Care Nursing - Hemodynamic Monitoring - Ventilator Management - Moderate Sedation Administration & Monitoring - Cardiac Monitoring / Telemetry - Pre- and Post-Procedure Care - IV Therapy & Medication Administration - Vasoactive Drip Titration - Wound Care (including PEG sites) - Rapid Response & Code Blue Participation
- Procedural Support - Endoscopic Procedures (EGD, Colonoscopy) - Cardiac Catheterization Procedures - Sterile Technique - Conscious Sedation Recovery
- Professional Skills - Charge Nurse Leadership - Patient & Family Education - Care Coordination - Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation - Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Time Management in High-Acuity Settings - Regulatory & Safety Compliance
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Alabama Birmingham
10.2017 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedCenter South
02.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State University
Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined
Shelton State University
Registered Nurse -
Herzing University