JESSICA MARIE WATSON
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EDUCATION
Rush University: Doctor of Nursing Practice Completed December 2016
Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctoral Quality Improvement Project and Presentation
oHeart Failure Related Knowledge, Quality-of-Life, and Self-Efficacy: A Post-Discharge Telephonic Program in the Outpatient Setting
University of North Carolina Wilmington Completed May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors
Senior Research Project and Winner of 2010 Undergraduate Honors Department Poster Contest
oHuman Papilloma Virus (HPV) Knowledge and Vaccine Acceptance in 13-18 Year Old Adolescent Girls
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Lake Serene Clinic September- December 2016
Family practice clinic, focused on walk-in: 110 hours Lynnwood, WA
Mill Creek Family Practice May- September 2016
Family practice clinic, focused on mental health: 353 hours Mill Creek, WA
Edmonds Family Medicine January- May 2016
Family practice clinic, focused on obstetrics: 287 hours Edmonds, WA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cardiology Clinic Nurse May 2013- Current
NuWest Temp Agency: Swedish Heart and Vascular Edmonds, WA
Successful collaboration with cardiologists, medical assistants, nurses, and front desk staff on patient care
Triage patient phone calls regarding pain and status complaints, prescription refills, and medication questions
Effectively educate patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and self-management techniques
Efficient use of Electronic Medical Record documentation using Epic charting system
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Nurse May 2012- March 2013
Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL
Treated and safely medicated patients ages 18+ with multiple diagnoses and medical conditions
Exhibited exceptional ability to multi-task while managing priorities to deliver superior patient care
Earned ‘Employee of the Month’ in November 2012 and February 2013
Assessed, managed, reported, and documented lab values and assessment findings of one to three critical care patients
Volunteer Nurse January 2012- February 2012
Institute of Field Research and Expedition Nepal
Provided medical care to a destitute, rural population at Jaya Buddha Hospital and a local health post
Coronary Care Unit Nurse July 2010- December 2011
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC
Calculated, interpreted, and reported cardiac hemodynamic numbers in critical situations
Accomplished a strong standard of care while serving on the Unit Based Practice Council as Secretary
Instructed nursing students as a preceptor on proficient treatment and nurse advocacy
Monitored patients after MI and percutaneous coronary angioplasty on thrombolytic therapy
Achieved 95% on the 2011 Annual Performance Evaluation, earning the highest level of merit increase
Certified Nursing Assistant May 2008- August 2008
Good Health Services Raleigh, NC
Implemented care plan and communicated patient care and status with fellow health care professionals
Identified, reported, and documented patients’ symptoms and changes in behavior
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP, AGPCNP) Pending
Registered Nurse (BSN) July 2010- Current
Basic Life Support Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer for the blind August 2015- Current
American Heart Association: walker and sponsor August 2010- Current
Mentor for GEM student at Rush University January 2016- August 2016
Chicago Blind Services: volunteer reader May 2012- March 2013
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Washington State Nurses Association July 2015- Current
The American Geriatrics Society August 2015- Current
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association November 2016- Current