Stacey Jackson
Myrtle Beach,South Carolina
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and well-qualified nursing professional specializing in emergency, trauma, critical care, and forensic nursing. Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership skills, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to care standards while delivering compassionate, trauma-informed support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Mcleod Health System Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
Carolina Forest, SC
11.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking victims, enhancing recovery for adult and pediatric populations.
- Conducted thorough forensic examinations for violence and assault victims, ensuring accurate evidence collection.
- Documented medical findings meticulously for legal and clinical purposes, supporting cases in court.
- Delivered trauma-informed care to support victims during recovery processes. to improve recovery outcomes.
- Collaborates with law enforcement, advocates, solicitors, and children's recovery centers to provide seamless support.
- Engages in reflective practice activities, including self-evaluations and peer reviews, to maintain high service quality.
- Participates in continuing education to enhance understanding of current practices.
Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Tidelands health Waccamaw Community Hospital
Murrells Inlet, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Conducts rapid triage and priority assessments of incoming patients.
- Assists physicians with intubation, medication administration, and other lifesaving interventions.
- Provides comprehensive care for acutely ill patients, including medical and mental health needs.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatments, procedures, disease processes, and discharge plans to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Completed accurate and timely nursing documentation using EMR system to ensure continuity of care.
- Assists in emergency response activities within the hospital setting.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures. new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives to enhance best practice standards for trauma patients, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Tidelands Health Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, SC
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered critical medications and titrated doses based on patient response to optimize therapeutic effects.
- Assessed and managed patients with complex symptoms, integrating nursing and psychology expertise to enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapy teams to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Registered Nurse
Conway Medical Center Emergency Department
Conway, SC
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed triage process to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times in emergency department.
- Conducted rapid triage and prioritized patient assessments for effective care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Performed IV insertions, EKGs, phlebotomy, and catheter insertions as required.
- Monitored blood glucose levels and conducted additional procedures to support patient needs.
- Educated acutely ill patients and families on care protocols and recovery plans to promote understanding and adherence.
Registered Nurse/Travel RN, ER/charge Nurse positions
Core Medical Group
Manchester, NH
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed nursing travel assignments in diverse healthcare facilities, enhancing patient care and adaptability.
- Provided critical care in Level 1 Trauma Center at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, for 13 weeks.
- University of Massachusetts Medical Center Pediatric ER Level 1 Trauma, Worcester, MA 13-week assignment.
- Delivered nursing services at Medical University of South Carolina Kershaw, Camden, SC, over a 52-week period.
- Emerson Hospital Critical Care Unit, Concord, MA 13-week assignment.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) (Contract Staff per-diem, on-call)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Boston, MA
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Collected, preserved, and transferred forensic evidence to law enforcement agencies.
- Assessed and documented physical and emotional trauma to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Provided compassionate support to victims during medical assessments.
- Assessed risk and offered prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
- Educated patients on examination processes and completed mandated reporting forms to uphold legal compliance.
- Delivered services in Emergency Department, Operating Room, and Intensive Care Unit per SANE standards.
- Consulted with emergency department physicians regarding medical treatments and discharge readiness.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during court proceedings to support investigation efforts.
Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Services
Emerson Hospital
Concord, MA
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Oversaw 115 nursing and ancillary staff, maintaining optimal staffing levels in Emergency Department.
- Managed day-to-day operations, expenses, and budgets with Emergency Department Director to ensure financial health and operational efficiency.
- Implemented policies during COVID, established testing areas, and coordinated home testing with local EMS.
- Ensured adherence to metrics for Stroke, STEMI, and Sepsis within established guidelines.
- Reviewed cases and provided actionable feedback to EMS and clinical staff as Emergency Department EMS liaison to enhance patient care.
- Monitored state regulations and developed action plans to address compliance gaps.
- Coordinated site survey preparations with Department of Mental Health and Joint Commission to maintain compliance and uphold standards.
- Collaborated with Emergency Department manager on policy writing, reviewing, and revisions.
Registered Nurse: Intensive Care, Telemetry, Acute Care, Med Surg, PACU
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Ayer, MA
01.2012 - 09.2021
- Administered medication drips, including insulin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and levophed, while assessing and documenting patient responses.
- Assisted with intubation and extubation, ensuring optimal care for intubated patients.
- Assessed and managed patients with complex symptoms using nursing and psychology expertise.
- Provided one-on-one nursing care during sedation and recovery from medical procedures.
- Administered blood products to support patient health needs.
- Documented prescribed medications and assessed for efficacy and adverse effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Utilized Meditech EMR to complete nursing documentation of interventions efficiently.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and interpreted results effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
Registered Nurse and Clinical Resource Nurse
Emerson Hospital
Concord, MA
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided comprehensive care for acutely ill patients, including medical and mental health cases in adults and pediatrics.
- Directed patient flow within department, optimizing care delivery and ensuring timely treatment for acutely ill patients.
- Collaborated with EMS partners to ensure seamless patient handoffs to emergency department, enhancing continuity of care.
- Supported physicians during intubation procedures in emergency situations.
- Delivered patient and family education on medications, treatments, procedures, disease processes, discharge planning, and follow-up.
- Mentored new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant team.
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department (Per-Diem)
Athol Memorial Hospital
Athol, MA
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive care for acutely ill medical and mental health patients.
- Conducted rapid triage and priority assessments, facilitating timely interventions for patient needs.
- Stabilized patients and prepared for transport, ensuring continuity of care in critical access hospital setting.
- Executed IV insertion, EKGs, phlebotomy, and point of care testing including BGL and urinalysis.
- Monitored telemetry data, enhancing patient safety and stability during treatment.
- Inserted foley catheters and operated bladder scanners to improve diagnostic accuracy.
- Completed nursing documentation thoroughly using Medhost EMR.
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Resource Nurse, Psychiatry (locked unit)
Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, MA
12.2011 - 07.2016
- Administered emergency medications during psychiatric crises to stabilize patients and ensure safety.
- Managed crisis intervention for patients with substance abuse and acute mental health issues.
- Utilized 4-point restraints to enhance patient safety and comply with Department of Mental Health standards.
- Completed DMH restraint documentation accurately and promptly.
- Documented medications and patient care in Soarian EMR, ensuring accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Admission Nurse
Adcare Hospital
Worcester, MA
04.2008 - 05.2016
- Led clinical staff, fostering teamwork and collaboration to enhance patient care.
- Monitored delivery of safe, quality nursing care through audits of documentation, ensuring compliance with standards for medication administration and narcotics management.
- Ensured sufficient nursing personnel to provide quality patient care.
- Coordinated development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures to improve care practices.
- Prepared for DMH and JCAHO site visits and audits.
- Provide care for inpatient substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation patients.
- Process new admissions. Assess acute needs and the need for detoxification medications.
- Proficiently use the clinical nursing scheduling system, CPSI, and the EMR.
Clinical Nursing Administrator
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Correctional Health Program
Shirley, MA
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Monitored delivery of safe, quality nursing care, ensuring adherence to standards within correctional program.
- Developed policies to enhance patient care and safety standards in corrections.
- Oversaw daily operations of correctional health services for diverse populations.
- Managed staff training programs, enhancing compliance with healthcare regulations and improving care delivery.
- Supervised administrative and fiscal operations to enhance efficiency.
- Facilitated team development and coordinated in-service training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversaw human resources functions, assisting with staff hiring and terminations.
Registered Nurse; Nursing Supervisor
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Correctional Health Program
Shirley, MA
06.2004 - 01.2010
- Provided triage, treatment, and follow-up for patients with acute conditions, including chest pain and asthma exacerbation.
- Conducted onsite clinical advice and testing, performing flu, URI, fever, and TB screenings.
- Audited medical records of newly admitted inmates, ensuring accuracy for timely provider referrals.
- Monitored onsite specialty clinics, assessing service delivery efficiency and improving patient outcomes.
- Facilitated orientation and ongoing education for nursing and ancillary staff, supporting enhanced performance.
- Assessed annual performance of nursing staff, supporting skill enhancement initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans for inmates.
- Provided emergency care during medical crises within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and safety protocols.
Education
McLeod Regional Forensic Nurse Training Program - Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Didactic Course
McLeod Health
Florence, SC06-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts01.2004
Skills
- Forensic examinations and Evidence Collection
- Medical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- Patient education
- Emergency response coordination
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Triage efficiency
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Standards of care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Life-sustaining machines
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurse Association
- International Association Forensic Nursing
Conference Training Attendance
- 02/05/25, 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Conference, Florence, South Carolina
- 7/30/25 & 7/31/25, Human Trafficking Conference in the Carolinas; Columbia South Carolina
- 12/11/24, SARRT Community Quarterly / Improving Response to victims of Violent Crimes in the Pee Dee Region, Florence, South Carolina
- 10/10/24, Strangulation / The Last Warning Shot, Pee Dee AHEC online
- 07/1/24, 2024 VAWA Training: Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Sextortion, and Elder Abuse, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- 07/30/24 and 7/31/24 Pee Dee Region Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference, Florence, South Carolina
Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Tidelands Health, 02/22/24 (recertification scheduled 2/6/2026)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Tidelands Health, 01/2027
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), MUSC, 04/30/2028
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Tidelands Health, 02/03/22027
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (recertification scheduled 5/16/2027)
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, 2017/2018/2019/2020
• Adult SANE: Adult Sexual Assault training, Mcleod Health, Florence, South Carolina, 07/01/24
• Pediatric SANE: Pediatric Sexual Assault Training, Mcleod Health, Florence, South Carolina, 2024NIH Stroke Scale Training and certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Tidelands Health, 01/2027
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), MUSC, 04/30/2028
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Tidelands Health, 02/03/22027
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (recertification scheduled 5/16/2027)
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, 2017/2018/2019/2020
• Adult SANE: Adult Sexual Assault training, Mcleod Health, Florence, South Carolina, 07/01/24
• Pediatric SANE: Pediatric Sexual Assault Training, Mcleod Health, Florence, South Carolina, 2024NIH Stroke Scale Training and certificate
Continuing Education Credits
- 1/27/26, Working with LGBTQ+ Youth Who Have Experienced or are At-Risk for Sex Trafficking, NYC Administration for Children's services
- 1/27/26, Foster Care Unplugged Presents: Turning Trauma into Talent: The Journey to Empowerment in "The Academy, Part III", NYC Administration for Children's services
- 1/15/26, Learning how to successfully utilize NCMEC Resources for Child Sex Trafficking Prevention and response, NYC Administration for Children's services
- 1/15/26, stalking Survivors Speak: What Survivors Want you to Know, SPARC
- 12/2/25, Tik Tok Challenge, Internet Safety 101
- 12/2/25, Human Trafficking the Invisible Population - males, Internet Safety 101
- 12/24/25, Online Dangers and Child Sex Trafficking - Working Together to Recognize, Address, and Prevent the issue, Texas Education Agency
- 11/13/25, The Truth and Consequences of Sexual Choking/Strangulation – What we Learned Since 2023, Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention
- 03/17/25, NIHSS NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification, Apex Innovations
- 08/26/24, Evening out the Playing Field: Health Inequities in the Medical Forensic Exam, IAFN
- 08/26/24, Forensic Interviewing, IAFN
- 08/19/24, Intimate Partner Violence Nurse Examiner Training, IAFN
- 08/19/24, Alternative Exam Techniques, IAFN
- 08/19/24, Pediatric/Adolescent Case Reviews 2023, IAFN
- 08/19/24, Sexual Minority and Gender Non-Conforming Persons (Part 2): Care Implications After Sexual Violence, IAFN
- 08/15/24, IAFN Pediatric Strangulation Case Review and Assessment Course, IAFN
- 08/15/24, Sexual Minority and Gender Non-Conforming Persons (Part 1): The Basics FOR Clinicians, IAFN
- 08/15/24, Pediatric Forensic Analysis: Benefits of DNA Collection Beyond 24 Hours, IAFN
- 08/14/24, Consent: What does it Mean?, IAFN
- 08/14/24, Crime lab Analysis of a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit: From Arrival at the Crime Lab to CODIS Entry, IAFN
- 08/14/24, Civil Trials and Hearing: Testimony by the Clinician, IAFN
- 08/05/24, Child Sexual Development: Understanding Child Sexual Behavior Problems, IAFN
- 08/05/24, Physical Abuse May 2023, IAFN
- 08/05/24, DNA in Sexual Assault Cases Part 2: Implications for Current and Future Practice, IAFN
- 08/01/24, Guiding the Care of Patients Experiencing IPV through a National Protocol, IAFN
- 08/01/24, National Standards of Accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers, IAFN
- 08/01/24, Child Labor Trafficking: Essentials for the Pediatric Forensic Nurse, IAFN
- 07/30/24, Responding to Immigrant Sexual and Domestic Violence Survivors Part 1: Legal Rights to Access Health Care, Public Benefits, and Family Law Protections, IAFN
- 07/30/24, DNA in Sexual Assault Cases Part 1: An Introductory, IAFN
- 07/30/24, Emergency Contraception: Ella VS Plan B, IAFN
- 07/30/24, Pediatric Medical Forensic Examination: Essentials for Forensic Nurses, IAFN
- 07/30/24, Working with Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors, IAFN
- 06/03/24, Human Trafficking and the Forensic Nurse, IAFN
- 03/30/24, Boston Marathon Medical Education Program, Boston Athletic Association
- 01/31/24, Hypertension Management, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/31/24, Ethics and Moral distress for Healthcare Professionals, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/31/24, Asthma: A comprehensive Overview, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/31/24, Assessment and Prevention of Suicide, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/31/24, Legal Issues for Nursing Documentation, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/31/24, Hospice and Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/30/24, Diabetes Prevention and Management for Healthcare Professionals, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/29/24, Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/29/24, Ethical and Legal issues in Nursing Practice, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/29/24, Skin and Wound care: What you need to Know, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/29/24, Educating Parents: creating Teaching Moments in Practice, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Recognizing and Mitigating Implicit Biases in Healthcare, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Diagnosis and Trends in Management, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Stroke Management in the Acute Care setting, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Nursing Assessment, Management and Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Mental Health Concerns and the Older Adult, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, The New Business of Healthcare, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Common Geriatric Syndromes in the Older Adult, Colibri Healthcare
- 01/28/24, Staying Healthy: Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Colibri Healthcare
Professional Teaching - Community Events Education
- 04/01/18, Medical volunteer for the Boston Marathon
- 04/01/19, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 04/01/20, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 04/01/21, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 04/01/22, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 04/01/23, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 04/01/24, Medical Volunteer for The Boston Marathon
- 08/01/24, Medical Volunteer for the Carolina Country Musical Festival
- 08/01/25, Medical Volunteer for the Carolina Country Musical Festival
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Mcleod Health System Forensic Nurse Examiner Program
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse Emergency Department
Tidelands health Waccamaw Community Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Tidelands Health Georgetown Community Hospital
05.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Conway Medical Center Emergency Department
12.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse/Travel RN, ER/charge Nurse positions
Core Medical Group
10.2021 - 01.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager Emergency Services
Emerson Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2021
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) (Contract Staff per-diem, on-call)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
04.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse and Clinical Resource Nurse
Emerson Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse: Emergency Department (Per-Diem)
Athol Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse: Intensive Care, Telemetry, Acute Care, Med Surg, PACU
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
01.2012 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Resource Nurse, Psychiatry (locked unit)
Marlborough Hospital
12.2011 - 07.2016
Clinical Nursing Administrator
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Correctional Health Program
01.2010 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Admission Nurse
Adcare Hospital
04.2008 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse; Nursing Supervisor
University of Massachusetts Medical School: Correctional Health Program
06.2004 - 01.2010
McLeod Regional Forensic Nurse Training Program - Adult/Adolescent and Pediatric Didactic Course
McLeod Health
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College