Reschika Jarvis
Seffner
Summary
Dedicated RN with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans, educating patients and families, offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Always Compassionate Home Care
04.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
09.2022 - Current
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted with procedures such as biopsies and excisions conducted in-office.
- Completed basic laboratory tests to help diagnose and treat skin conditions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Kept office ready for patients' needs by restocking supplies and cleaning rooms between appointments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Southlake
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Occupational Health Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Isearl
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed exceptional customer service and polite communication at health screenings.
- Maintained inventory of syringes, blood collection vials and labels for blood screenings.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided company health services to employees post-hire, including vaccinations and drug testing.
- Offered information and materials on health-related topics, including smoking cessation programs, flu prevention and proper hand washing.
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Performed ostomy care and education.
Travel Registered Nurse
Bronxcare Hospital Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
Clinic Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian WHFHC
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Used EPIC to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
- Administered vaccines.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Travel Registered Nurse
NYU Tisch
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Assessed patient's condition to plan and implement patient care plans.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications in emergency situations.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Travel Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition
- Ensured that each patient and his or her family received superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care
- Monitored vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Coordinated care for up to 13 patients per shift in palliative setting.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, and subcutaneously.
Travel Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.
- Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Rehab And Wellness
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Ambulated patients.
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Inserted IV's.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, AL05.2016
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Epic EHR Management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Documenting vitals
- Gastrostomy tube care
- IV insertion
- Phlebotomy skills
- Tracheostomy care
- IV drug therapy management
- Immunization skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharging
- Follow-up calls
- Mobility Assistance
- Taking vitals
- Flow sheet charting
- Diabetes management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wound care
Certification
Florida RN License - RN9437640
New York RN License - 759124
California RN License - RN95376462
BLS (7/23-7/25)
ACLS (7/23-7/25)
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Always Compassionate Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Rochester General Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Southlake
04.2023 - 07.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Isearl
10.2022 - 01.2023
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System
09.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai
03.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Bronxcare Hospital Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
07.2021 - 11.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai St. Luke's
02.2021 - 04.2021
Clinic Registered Nurse
New York Presbyterian WHFHC
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
07.2020 - 11.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
NYU Tisch
03.2020 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Calvary Hospice
09.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus
06.2019 - 08.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Rehab And Wellness
01.2019 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
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