Jessica George
Charleston
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse seeking a position in Cleveland, Tn or surrounding areas. I have 7 years experience in performance improvement at BCBST where I worked with MAT providers to ensure program standards were being met and educated providers in best practices. I have 7 years of inpatient addiction rehab experience. I worked with clients with drug and alcohol addictions and eating disorders. Before that I had several years working with geriatric patients in a nursing home setting where I had many tasks, from assisting with ADL’s, placing catheters, medication administration, etc… I am a dependable employee and a fast learner and believe I would be a great addition to an company.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
BH Quality Management Specialist
BCBST
Chattanooga
03.2019 - Current
- Developed quality management policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and adherence to quality management protocols.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations related to product quality.
- Documented audit findings and improvement measures.
- Assigned corrective action plans for this practices who scores below benchmark on MAY audits.
Registered Nurse
Focus Treatment Center
Chattanooga
06.2012 - 03.2019
- Provided nursing care to clients who are in residential treatment for addictions such as drug/alcohol addiction, women with eating disorders, and those who had co-occurring psychiatric disorders .
- Multitasking as the charge nurse supervising patients and patient care techs.
- Medication administration, including oral and injectable medications.
- Assessments and medical clearance of new patients.
- Discharge education
- Ensuring patients get medication refills while they are in treatment and after their inpatient stay.
- Assisting patients with making appointments for continuation of care past the inpatient part of recovery.
- Blood draws on admission and as needed.
- Overseeing patients during detox and communicating with the physician to advocate for the clients needs when they are going through the detox process.
- Led weekly Nurse education groups.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and progress.
- Documented patient information accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients, promoting mental health awareness and resilience.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care of Cleveland
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided care to geriatric residents and worked with clients who were temporarily on the skilled unit for rehabilitation following stroke, or various orthopedic injuries.
- Medication administration including oral medications, injections, medications via G tube, and IV medications.
- Supervised and assisted CNAs.
- I was responsible for making sure activities of daily living were carried out and nutritional needs of clients were met.
- Daily assessments of each patient
- Collaboration with Physicians and Nurse practitioners to ensure proper care of clients.
- Basic wound care.
- Daily documentation.
- Communication with family members regarding the client’s condition or needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care of Cleveland
03.2005 - 05.2010
- As a CNA I worked closely with the nursing staff and assisted them with client care that was within my scope of practice.
- I was responsible for assisting clients with activities of daily living and proper nutrition and hydration.
- I was also responsible for assisting clients with transfers and range of motion exercises.
- I also assisted nurses with certain specimen collections and reported imperative information to nursing staff.
- I also assisted clients with participation in recreational activities.
Education
Associate of Nursing -
Chattanooga State community college
LPN -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN 05.2009 - 05/2010
high school diploma -
Bradley Central High School
08.2021 - 05/2005
Skills
- Time management
- Client centered care
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration
- Computer skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Good in stressful situations
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient safety
- Basic wound care
- Documentation
- Performance improvement planning and chart investigation
References
- Danielle Robinson, RN, Quality Management Specialist at BCBST (423)903-5612
- Kathryn Myrick-Jones, BH Quality Supervisor at BCBST (901) 619-6583
- William Egnar, Supervisor at BCBST (423) 260-5845
- Tim Tatum, former Executive Director at Focus Treatment Center (423) 650-3955
License Number
TN 230999
Timeline
high school diploma -
Bradley Central High School
08.2021 - 05/2005
BH Quality Management Specialist
BCBST
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Focus Treatment Center
06.2012 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care of Cleveland
05.2010 - 08.2012
LPN -
Chattanooga State Community College
05.2009 - 05/2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care of Cleveland
03.2005 - 05.2010
Associate of Nursing -
Chattanooga State community college