Jessica Nicely
Bethlehem
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
LewisGale Alleghany; HCA Capital Division IT&S
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2019 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administration of hemodialysis treatments
- Set-up and take down of Dialysis machines
- Cannulation of AV grafts and fistulas
- Care and use of central venous catheters
- Identified acute and chronic conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Charge Nurse
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Unit charge nurse
CHARGE NURSE
FMC
03.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Clinical Manager
Fmc
04.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions, and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05.2014
Skills
- Patient Medical Histories
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Nursing Consultation
- Operational Procedures
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Patient Health Information Access
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Assessment
- Preventive Healthcare
- Infection Control Protocols
- Cardiac Arrest
- Daily Audits
- Patient Admission
- Emergency Situations
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Routine Examinations
- Oral and IV medication administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Plan Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Administer Medication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Hemodialysis
Accomplishments
- Achieved CAP RN by completing CAP courses with accuracy and efficiency.
- Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
Certification
BLS
CAP RN
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Fmc
04.2024 - Current
CHARGE NURSE
FMC
03.2023 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
LewisGale Alleghany; HCA Capital Division IT&S
07.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2017
BLS
CAP RN
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College
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