Jessica Nesmith
Suffolk
Summary
Adaptable medical professional committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Nursing Manager capacity to apply strategic planning and anticipate team needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Psych
Children's Hospital Of King's Daughter
09.2022 - 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.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Charge Nurse, IMCU- Stepdown
Sentara Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Step-Down Telemetry Unit
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- 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.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Aviation Electrician, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2017
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Medical Unit Secretary
Mainland Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2008
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University, Honor
Norfolk, VA05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo University
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Team Development and Management
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Nursing Assignments
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Advocacy
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Personal Integrity
- Compassionate and Patient
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Operational Standards
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Inpatient Pediatric Psych
Children's Hospital Of King's Daughter
09.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse, IMCU- Stepdown
Sentara Healthcare
05.2021 - 09.2022
Aviation Electrician, Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2009 - 04.2017
Medical Unit Secretary
Mainland Medical Center
05.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Leadership
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University, Honor
Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Saint Leo University
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