Jessica A. Thibideau, APRN, MSN, BSN, RN

**** **** ***** ****** *** Tampa FL 33626

727-***-****

ac812d@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary: Licensed and certified Family Nurse Practitioner graduate from the University of Tampa with over eight years of nursing experience working on an acute care cardiac and stroke unit seeking employment. Recognized as a preceptor and relief charge nurse. Strong aspiration for managing chronic disease with the intention of getting back to the basics of medicine and providing holistic patient-centered care with a focus on lifestyle management through compassion, open communication, and exercising keen assessment and critical thinking skills.

Education

The University of Tampa, Tampa FL May 2016-December 15, 2018

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track

Currently enrolled-Anticipated graduation December 2018

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, member, May 2013- present

St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL August 2006- May 2013

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude, May 2013

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, member, May 2013- present

Associate of Science in Nursing, Honors, December 2010

National Student Nurses’ Association board member, Treasurer, September 2009- May 2010

Associate of Arts, December 2010

Nursing Experience

BayCare Health System-Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor FL March 2009-Present

Cardiovascular/Stroke in-patient unit January 2018-Present

Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse II

Clinical nurse on a 17-bed stroke/telemetry acute care unit with a 6:1 patient ratio. Continue preforming relief charge roll with the same patient population as previous unit.

Cardiovascular/Stroke in-patient unit May 2013-January 2018

Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse II

Clinical nurse on a 34-bed stroke/telemetry acute care unit with a 6:1 patient ratio. Began taking on managerial responsibilities including being a primary preceptor for novice nurses and being a relief charge nurse overlooking 10-12 staff members on the unit. Common admission diagnoses of Chest Pain R/O MI, Arrhythmias, syncope, CVA, Seizure, Altered mental status, Fall, Migraine, CHF, AKI, CKD, and Electrolyte Imbalances.

Attended the Progressive Care Internship Program to get certified in both Progressive Care and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Registered Nurse- Clinical Nurse I September 2011-May 2013

Supervised and cared for a max of 6 patients on an acute care stroke unit. Continued to improve skills including starting IVs, administering medications and blood products, and performing keen assessments on acute stroke patients. Received my certification in EKG/Telemetry and became NIHSS stroke certified.

Registered Nurse- Certified Nurse Resident March 2011-September 2011

Overlooked and cared for a max of 6 patients on an acute care stroke unit. Followed closely with my preceptor and started performing pertinent skills such as inserting IVs, inserting NG tubes, and administering blood products.

Patient Care Technician, March 2009-March 2011

Assisted nurses with patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, taking blood sugars, inserting Foley catheters when appropriate, and helping patients perform their activities of daily living such as toileting, oral care, repositioning in bed, transferring from their bed to chair, and ambulating.

Westchester Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, Clearwater FL May 2008-March 2009

Certified Nurse Assistant

Assisted nurses with patient care tasks such as taking vital signs, transferring patients from their bed to wheelchair and taking them to dining room for meals and then back to their bed, and helping patients perform their activities of daily living such as bathing, oral care, dressing, and toileting.

Clinical Experience

Office of Dr. Vincent Dilella, Dunedin FL August 2017- December 2017

Older Adult Practicum, 227 hours, Preceptor- Jane Schirripa, APRN

Became proficient in rounded on patients at various Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, and Long-Term Care Facilities managing the patients’ daily medical needs and chronic diseases. Major focus on Dementia, post-CVA, post-Musculoskeletal Injuries, and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.

Women’s Care Florida, Tampa, FL January 2018- May 2018 Women’s Health Practicum, 113 hours, Preceptor- Lisa Martin, APRN

Became proficient at executing PAP smears, pelvic exams, STD testing, vaginal wet mount testing, and pregnancy check-ups

Became knowledgeable in providing Women’s health wellness prevention including contraception, STD prevention, fertility, decreased libido, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, weight management, pregnancy, and genetic testing

Total Vitality Medical, St. Petersberg, FL January 2018- May 2018

Women’s Health Practicum Specialty, 116 hours, Preceptor- Kathie Gonzales, APRN

Multi-disciplinary Integrative Medical group specializing in managing patients with thyroid and hormone imbalances, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, weight management, allergies, and fatigue.

Became proficient in managing patients who have been injured in vehicle accidents using chiropractive care, neuromuscular therapy, message therapy, stem cells, plasma rich platelet therapy, and manipulation under anesthesia.

Acquired knowledge in various integrative medical therapies including IV vitamin therapy, hormone replacement therapy including pellet therapy, and bariatric lap band procedures

Town & Country Internal Medicine, Tampa FL May 2018- August 2018 Adult Practicum, 121 hours, Preceptor- Patricia Blessing, APRN

Became proficient in managing both adult and older adult patient population with common chronic diseases including Diabetes, Neuropathy, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Congestive Heart Failure, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Hypothyroidism, Vertigo, and Chronic Pain.

BayCare Health System

Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Function Clinic, Clearwater FL May 2018- August 2018 Adult Practicum Specialty, 104 hours, Preceptor- Mary Curtis, APRN

Became proficient in the management of Congestive Heart Failure specifically post-hospitalizations with the goal of keeping the patients out of the hospital. Saw patients within 1-2 weeks post-hospital discharge before their follow up appointment with a cardiologist.

Ensured patients were on guideline directed heart failure medications and doses, assessed their medication compliance, and provided comprehensive heart failure education. Provided patients with a scale and home vital signs monitoring as applicable.

Office of Dr. Jeffery Hirschfield, St. Petersburg, FL August 2018- November 2018 Infant, Children, and Adolescents Practicum, 224 hours, Preceptor- Jeffery Hirschfield, MD

Became proficient in the management of infants, children, and adolescents in providing wellness education on diet, exercise, growth and development, illness prevention and treatment, and safety.

Acquired knowledge in the management of routine primary care childhood illnesses such as Viral Pharyngitis, Strep Pharyngitis, Acute Otitis Media, Otitis Media Serous, Periorbital Cellulitis, Conjunctivitis, Acute Upper Respiratory Infections, Asthma, Constipation, and Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries

Active Certifications

American Heart Association- ACLS

Valid through 4/2020

American Heart Association- BLS

Valid through 4/2020

American Nurses Credentialing Center- NIHSS NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Valid through 4/2020

Became Progressive Care Certified through BayCare Health System in May 2013

Current Association Memberships

Delta-Beta-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Florida Nurse Practitioner Network

Tampa Bay Advanced Practice Nurses Council

Skills

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Basic EKG interpretation

Basic X-ray interpretation

IV therapy/ insertion of IVs

Injections

Suturing

Wound dressing

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