Laverda Jessamy,RN

Nursing professional licensed to practice in the state of Georgia. Comprehensive knowledge of direct patient care, nursing procedures, healthcare administration policies, legal nurse consulting and case load management. Reputation as a self directed professional with superior problem solving, communication and management skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.

Work Experience

First-aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Life Saver Select

April 2017-present

Started a business as a First-Aid/CPR/AED Instructor. The purpose of this program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac breathing and first aid emergencies and to know how to give immediate care to suddenly injured or ill persons until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

RN, Home Health/Private Duty Nurse

January 2019-December 2022

Provided private skilled home care for two fragile individual patients at their homes during the height of the Corona virus. Assisted with diabetes and oxygen management. Administered all medications as ordered by their private medical doctors. Communicated with doctors keeping them abreast of any changes in patients’ condition. Helped to coordinate any home medical equipment and supplies and assisted with appointments. Helped with personal care if needed as well as occasional meal preparations.

RN, Occupational Case Manager

Georgia Power - Atlanta, GA May 2010 to March 2017

Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of injuries/illnesses. Main focus on injury prevention, safety, education of employees in order to provide quality cost effective injury resolution with a safe return to duty. Acted as liaison between the doctors, employees and their supervisors in work related as well as non-work related illnesses/injuries. Developed and presented programs that promoted employee health/wellness in the workplace as well as at home. Maintain medical records in the case management system.

APremium Healthcare Solution, LLC - Macon, GA

February 2009 to January 2010

Organized and directed clinical operations of local home health care office which included daily coordination with cooperate office in Conyers GA. Prioritized and implemented work schedules and delegated assignments. Made frequent supervisory visits to patients' homes to ascertain their satisfaction with the CNA's assigned. Also made frequent visits to patients home to give certain medications and start IV antibiotic drips Made sure all background checks and proper training of CNA's were in place before hire.

Director of Nursing

Maxim Healthcare Services - Warner Robins, GA

2008 to 2009

Organized policies, procedures and successfully assisted in opening up new Maxim Healthcare practice in Warner Robins. Organized and directed clinical operations of local office which included daily coordination with cooperate office in Atlanta, GA. Responsible for enforcing and demonstrating compliance with all state

and federal regulations. Identified clinical program needs and advised General Manager/Account Manager and Regional Director. Supervised all homecare personnel while fostering relationships with patients, their families and medical professionals. Helped to prioritize work schedules and delegated assignments. Dealt tactfully and effectively with difficult families with very sick children. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, complementing proven creative problem solving capabilities.

Occupational Nurse Case Manager

Medocracy - Rockville, MD

2007 to 2008

Worked with county police/firefighters and meticulously coordinated their healthcare information following and illness/injury. Provided Medical Director with updated employee health assessments including diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plan and work restrictions. Performed physical exams (pre-employment) which included blood draw, hearing and vision screen, pulmonary function tests, EKG's and stress tests. Worked with employees, doctors, and supervisors to return injured workers back to productive employment within a timely manner which resulted in minimizing county costs associate with employee absences.

Played a major role in helping to develop policy and procedure manual as well as auditing the nursing practices within the department.

RN, Nurse Educator

Peak Health, Wasington, DC

2004 to 2007

Performed medical assessments such as blood pressures, weight, cholesterol, BMI and cardiac stress tests for employees of BB&T bank around the DC metropolitan area. Able to recognize potential health problems and anticipate the needs of the employee and assist them in developing their own health care plan.

RN/Nurse Manager

DC Public High Schools

2000 to 2004

Contract)

Coordinated student education, serving as a liaison between, families, physicians, and other health care professionals, problem-solving and complaint resolution, enhancing students emotional and physical well being to help prepare them for an active learning experience. Provided emergency first aid medical care to students and teaching staff. Created health related bulletin boards and informational wall displays for students. Referred students and their parents to community agencies furnishing assistance and cooperates with agencies. Planned and conducted an immunization program to ensure that students were in compliance with federal regulations.

Nurse Manager (Occupational Health) Contract

Federal Bureau of Prisons - Washington, DC

1998 to 2000

Contracted to render emergency first aid and other nursing services to approximately 1000 employees of the Bureau. Performed initial and follow-up evaluations including history and physical exams. Assessed and

managed common patient illnesses. Counseled employees on health and prevention issues. Performed audiometric screening; tested pulmonary function and visual acuity, and ordered a variety of blood and urine screening exams. Compiled and maintained medical records of employees to document condition and treatment and to provide data for statical reports. Maintained stock of supplies. Worked with people from various socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

RN

Jessamy, Fort and Botts - Washington, DC

1993 to 1998

Chart Review (part-time)

Assisted attorneys with pre-trial preparations dealing with complex medical issues, This included review of medical records for merit, educate attorney and clients, interpret medical records, translate medical/ nursing terms, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the attorney-clients, prepare for deposition and trial. Write brief to comprehensive reports

Education

B.S. in Healthcare Administration

Kaplan University - Washington, DC 2008

A.S. in Nursing

Petersburg General Hospital School of Nursing - Petersburg, VA

1974

Nursing Licenses

RN

Expires: January 2024

State: GA

Skills

•COLLECTION

•CASE MANAGEMENT (7 years)

•PROBLEM SOLVING (3 years)

•TEACHING (4 years)

•TRAINING

•RN

•Home Health

•Utilization Review

•Care Management

•American Red Cross CPR/First-Aid/AED Instructor (2 years)

•Home Care

•Nurse management

•Nursing

•Basic IV

•Medication administration

•Vital Signs

•Patient Care

•Interpretation

•Laboratory Experience

Certifications and Licenses

CLNC-Legal Nurse Consultant (Vickie Milazzo Institute) Present

Certified American Red Cross CPR/FIRST-AID/ AED Instructor 2017-present

BLS Certification

Assessments

Work style: Conscientiousness — Highly Proficient December 2022

Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working

Full results: Highly Proficient

Clinical judgment — Familiar

December 2020

Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Familiar

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

Skills h Patient Teaching h Presentations h Physical Assessments h Records Control/Progress Reports h Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning h Specimen Collection h Case Management h Policy and Procedures Development h In-service Training h Problem Solving

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