Jessica L. Rackley, RN, MSN

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

ab0ybm@r.postjobfree.com

918-***-****

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Nurse with twelve years of clinical experience in an assortment of nursing settings seeking a position as a Master’s prepared Registered Nurse.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Surgical Nurse, 2010-present

Oklahoma State University Department of Surgery, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Serves as the nurse for six general surgeons and one reconstructive plastic surgeon in an academic setting.

• Enterra neurogastric stimulator programmer and coordinator for the only Enterra implantation program in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include assisting in surgical implantation of device, programming and adjusting settings, and counseling patients before and after implantation of device to assess symptoms and assist surgeon in treating patient accordingly.

• Serves as a liaison between physicians and patients, including primary contact for medical issues/complaints, reporting of disease processes, and patient education in a variety of subjects.

• Assists in a variety of outpatient procedures done in the clinic setting.

• Responsible for many general clinic functions, such as proper maintenance of equipment, and assuring that all supplies needed in the clinic are in stock.

• Serves as a coordinator of healthcare resources who is responsible for clinic operations and delegation of eligible tasks to other office staff.

Pediatric Nurse, 2006-present

University of Oklahoma Pediatric Clinic, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Performed duties such as checking in patients, assisting with patient exams, and assisting in the treatment of injuries and a variety of illnesses.

• Responsible for providing instructions and suggestions to patients and their families on a regular basis.

• Completed referrals and insurance authorizations for all major insurance companies as well as Medicaid, while building a large database of referrals connections through Northeastern Oklahoma for the Referral Department’s utilization.

• Prioritized and delegated assignments to other members of the referrals team, to make processes more efficient and therefore contributing to a higher standard of patient care.

• Coordinated and implemented infection control policies throughout the clinic to increase patient safety.

• Suggested and implemented policies to improve productivity and patient care through improving previous standards of completing referrals and authorizations.

Psychiatric Nurse, 2005-2006

Laureate Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Provided direct patient care adult and adolescent psychiatric patients.

• Safely administered medications, and educated patients and their families on side effects, adverse reactions, and desired effects of various psychiatric medications.

• Collaborated successfully with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals comprised of a physician, dietician, dietician, social worker, case manager, and registered nurse for each patient’s treatment plan.

Medical-Surgical Nurse, 2005

SouthCrest Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Maintained a safe and secure environment for patients, families and also for staff.

• Obtained experience in orthopedics, oncology, and bariatric surgery care.

• Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care.

• Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.

• Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications.

Medical-Surgical Nurse/CNA/PCT, 2001-2005

Baptist Health, Little Rock, Arkansas

• Provided an array of medical surgical treatments including complex wound care, postoperative care of medical and surgical patients, and other complicated acute care issues.

• Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.

• Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous medications, as well as demonstrated proficiency in IV initiation and administration of permitted medications per state law.

EDUCATION AND HONORS

Master of Science in Nursing, Specialization in Administration and Management, 2013

University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Nursing Administration and Management GPA-3.6

Recipient of the OSU in Tulsa Staff Advisory Council 2012 Scholarship Award

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2010

University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma

GPA-3.6

Recipient of the 2010 Tulsa Area Panhellenic Alumnae Scholarship award

RN License # 99819

LPN Certification, 2003

Baptist Health School of Nursing, Little Rock, Arkansas

GPA-4.0

Previous License # L0050793

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly skilled career professional with 12 years practical experience in hospital and primary care environments.

• Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent management and leadership abilities, founded in clinical experience and educational advancement in this area of nursing.

• Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule.

• Amiable, with a positive attitude; interfaces well with patients, families, and nursing staff.

• Established in many different areas of patient support including assessment, counseling, and patient education regarding medications and treatment, lab work/pathology, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.

• Exceedingly computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referrals. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

• Have work experience in many areas of major and minor medical and surgical procedures performed in hospital environment.

• Natural leader with the ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts spirits of those she works alongside.

PUBLICATIONS

Rackley, J. L. (2010). New nursing graduate retention: programs to increase retention and reduce turnover. [PowerPoint slides, poster presentation]. Presented at the OU College of Nursing 7th Annual Evidence Based Practice Symposium, Tulsa, OK, May 2010.

Rackley, J.L. (2012). Think Different: Nursing Innovation and Steve Jobs. The Oklahoma Nurse, 57 (1), March, April, May 2012.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Nurses Association, 2010-present

Oklahoma Nurses Association, 2010, present

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses-2011-present

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