TaRessa L. Jones
Memphis,TN
Summary
Experienced educator with a background in critical care and stepdown nursing, seeking to leverage skills from previous experience as a classroom teacher and current stepdown nursing training to transition into pediatric nursing. Solid foundation in critical care and stepdown nursing, well-equipped to handle unique challenges and demands of pediatric patients. Committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring well-being of young patients, eager to contribute and make a positive impact in the field of pediatric nursing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered nurse with critical care and stepdown experience
Methodist – Le Bonheur Healthcare
Memphis, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Foreign Language Department Head
LaVergne High School
LaVergne, TN
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Responsible for foreign language curriculum assessment and development for each language offered at LaVergne High School
- Additional responsibilities included teacher mentor, and co-operating teacher to university student teachers from Middle Tennessee State University
Adjunct Professor
Motlow Community College
Smyrna, TN
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Instructed high school students enrolled in dual college credit for Spanish1010 and1020
Spanish Teacher
LaVergne High School
LaVergne, TN
08.2010 - 05.2014
- Instructed high school students in basic Spanish language and culture
- Trained teachers in a school wide literacy initiative
- Co-coordinated Career Day for approximately550 high school students
Spanish Teacher
Nailor Elementary
Cleveland, MS
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Instructed prekindergarten thru6th grade students in basic Spanish language and cultures while incorporating the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) curriculum for the Primary Years Program
- Collaborated with grade level instructors to enhance the foreign language experience in the general classroom
Spanish Teacher
Saint Joseph Catholic Schools
Greenville, MS
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Instructed junior high and high school students in basic Spanish language and culture
- Served as tenth grade theology instructor of Faith and The Old Testament
Spanish Teacher
Crescent City Jr. Sr. High School
Crescent City, FL
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Instructed high school students in basic Spanish language and culture
- Managed extracurricular activities including Varsity Cheerleading Sponsor, Softball Varsity Head Coach, Student Council Sponsor, Coordinator of Homecoming Week, and Freshman Class Sponsor
Spanish Teacher
Tallulah Academy and Briarfield Academy
Tallulah, LA
08.2000 - 05.2003
- Instructed high school students in basic Spanish language and culture
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing
Memphis, TN12.2022
Master of Biomedical Sciences - undefined
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hattiesburg, TN05.2017
Specialist in Education - Administration and Supervision
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2009
Master of Teaching Languages - Spanish
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2005
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Diverse populations
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Licensed RN
Certification
American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) expires October2025
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) expires September2025
Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse expires September2026
Tennessee Department of Education
- Professional Spanish Prekindergarten-12 expires September2027
- ILL Administrator Beginning Administrator PreK-12 expires August2026
Timeline
Registered nurse with critical care and stepdown experience
Methodist – Le Bonheur Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Motlow Community College
08.2013 - 05.2014
Foreign Language Department Head
LaVergne High School
08.2011 - 05.2015
Spanish Teacher
LaVergne High School
08.2010 - 05.2014
Spanish Teacher
Nailor Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2010
Spanish Teacher
Saint Joseph Catholic Schools
10.2006 - 05.2008
Spanish Teacher
Crescent City Jr. Sr. High School
08.2003 - 06.2006
Spanish Teacher
Tallulah Academy and Briarfield Academy
08.2000 - 05.2003
Master of Biomedical Sciences - undefined
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialist in Education - Administration and Supervision
Delta State University
Master of Teaching Languages - Spanish
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Nursing