Jessica Baxter Knowles, RN
Security Clearance
Phone: 415-***-****
Email: ad4ytd@r.postjobfree.com
Woodbridge, VA
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
Washington, DC 20052
B.S. Nursing December 2014
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
B.S. Biochemistry May 2010
SKILLS
•Typing speed: 80wpm
•Experienced EpicCare user
•Skilled in phlebotomy and IV insertion
•Proficient with Microsoft Office and many other windows applications
•Strong organization, analytical, and coordinating skills enabling optimization of patient care time
•Maintains proper work etiquette while interacting and working with patients, coworkers, visitors, superiors, and while answering phones
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Outstanding leadership skills
•Exceptional attention to detail
EXPERIENCE
•Registered Nurse
Employer: Inova Fairfax Medical Center
Emergency Department (ED)
Supervisor: Jill Tunstall-Murphy
(February 2016 to present: PRN - full time hours) Taking care of acutely ill patients by prioritizing care, triaging patients, and educating patients and families. Working as a bedside or recording nurse during traumas. Administering medications, changing patients, communicating with other hospitals and paramedics about incoming patients, and working alongside doctors to assess changes in patients’ conditions.
•Registered Nurse
Employer: Inova Fairfax Medical Center
Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Supervisor: Julia Hamilton and Hillary Clapper
(February 2015 to February 2016: 36-48 hours/week) Taking care of critically ill patients
by administering medications, educating, bathing, changing, feeding, and many other daily care activities. Monitoring patients’ conditions and informing doctors of critical changes. Additionally, helping families of patients by educating and providing support during unpleasant situations.
•Server
Employer: Landry’s Inc.
McCormick & Schmick’s
2010-B Crystal Drive Supervisor: Rachel Banks
Arlington, VA 22202 Dining Room Manager
May be contacted 703-***-****
(October 2014 to June 2015: 8-40 hours/week) Greeting guests, taking orders, informing kitchen staff of pertinent information, and delivering food to guests. Originally a full-time job during nursing school, but became part-time once I started at Inova.
•Chemist
Employer: Avanti Corporation onsite at the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Supervisor: Charles Herrman
Washington, DC 20229 Vice President
May be contacted (703) 916-1660x102
(October 2011 to August 2013: 40 hours/week) Assisting Program Managers of the EPA under the New Chemicals Branch (NCB) Pre-Manufacture Notice (PMN) program by assembling regulatory history of all pending new chemicals, composing detailed rationales of EPA decisions during Focus meetings, creating letters on behalf of the EPA informing submitters of decisions and possible concerns of pending chemicals, and updating databases with appropriate information of decisions, rationales, and suspensions. Additionally, contacting submitters to request suspensions, updating statuses of chemicals, and to obtain any further needed information.
•Apple Specialist
Employer: Apple Inc.
1100 South Hayes Street Supervisor: Barb Karabots
Arlington, VA 22202 Manager
May be contacted 703-***-****
(August 2010 to August 2013: 20 hours/week) Directing customers around the store, educating customers about merchandise, and selling products.
•Ophthalmic Technician
Employer: Retina Group of Washington
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1540 Supervisor: Robert Frantz
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Chief Technician
May be contacted 301-***-****
(June 2010 to October 2011: 40 hours/week) Screening patients before doctors assessed them, performing tests for doctors, assessing patients on the phone, loading patients in examination rooms, and other patient preparatory procedures.
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
•BLS and ACLS
•Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
•Essentials of Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)