Ms. Jessica Nicole Frady, BSN, RN Email contactme@jessicafrady.com Phone (919) 429-9190 Linkedin jessica-frady-3b1a5b204 OBJECTIVE: Dedicated, responsible, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse seeking an entry-level nursing position where I can offer my compassionate care, diverse clinical experience, and academic excellence to help the healthcare facility maintain and improve quality, safe, comprehensive levels of client care. EDUCATION: North Carolina Central University Bachelors of Science in Nursing August 2017 - May 2020 GPA: 3.391 *Cum Laude* Wake Technical Community College Associates of Arts January 2013 - May 2017 GPA: 3.674 North Carolina Central University Member: - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing (2019) - Student Nurses' Association - Secretary (2019-2020) - Nursing Evaluation Outcome Committee (2018-2020) - Helen Miller Task Force (2019-2020) Accolades: - A Honor Roll *Deans List (Fall 2017 & Spring 2020) - B Honor Roll *Deans List (Fall 2018) - Chancellor's Scholar (2017 & 2018) - Nominated for the Ford Motor Company's 2019 Community Service Hero Award Scholarships: Helen S. Miller Scholarship (Fall 2019), Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Endowed Scholarship (Fall 2019 & Spring 2020), NCCU Foundation Scholarship (Spring 2019), Essie H. Rowser Endowment Scholarship (Spring 2019), Transfer Scholarship Book Voucher (Fall 2018 & Spring 2019), Transfer Scholarship (Fall 2017 & Spring 2018), UNC Consolidated Scholarship (Fall 2017 & Spring 2018), Ray Kroc Scholarship (Fall 2017) Wake Technical Community College Member: Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (2017) - Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Delta Mu Spanish Honor Society (2015) - Secretary (2015-2017) - National Society of Leadership and Success (2015) Accolades: - Presidents List (Summer 2016) - Recipient of the National Society of Leadership and Success' National Engaged Leader Award (2015) Scholarships: Ray Kroc Scholarship (Fall 2016), Anita White Memorial Scholarship (Fall 2015), Wake Tech Employees Student Scholarship (Fall 2014), Fenwick Foundation Scholarship (Fall 2013) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Student Nurse Clinical Rotations May 2018 - May 2020 Developed and implemented nursing care plans for clients across multiple fields of study. Maintained meticulous medical records by documenting concerns and changes in client's condition, assessments performed, procedures performed, and medications administered. Followed instructions and physician orders with accuracy. Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and optimal comprehensive care. Consistently performed a wide range of skills that included: created concept maps, conducted research, performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, level of consciousness assessments, skin assessments, pain assessments, safety checks, collected and monitored vital signs (Temp, BP, HR, RR, O2), administered medications, and client education (unit protocols, medication administration, NPO status, infection prevention, deep breathing and cough exercises). 3/2020 - 4/2020 Maternal & Newborn Care Nursing: North Carolina Central University - Durham, NC (60 hours - virtual) Skills Preformed: Effectively adapted to the constantly changing learning environment. Was constantly drilled upon the paramount importance of postpartum fundal assessments. Demonstrated my ability to successfully and accurately perform a postpartum maternal and newborn assessment. 1/2020 - 3/2020 Community Health Nursing: Durham County Health Department - Durham, NC (60 hours) Unit: Elementary School Nurse (Burton Elementary & Pearsontown Elementary Schools) Skills Performed: Aided in assessing and treating students that reported to the school nurse for: routine medication administration, injuries, and illness complaints. Aided in providing routine eye examinations to the students. Aided in providing diabetic training to the teachers in accordance with the student's Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) and/or Emergency Care Plan (ECP). Provided learning opportunities for the pre-k and kindergarten students about proper dental hygiene and 1:1 demonstrations of the different medical devices they could come into contact with during a routine medical visit. Created an informative and child friendly bulletin board that was displayed on the school nurse's door. Observed how to properly navigate and complete the necessary paperwork that is required for school nurses by the Durham County Health Department and State of North Carolina. 1/2020 - 2/2020 Pediatric Nursing: Duke University Children's Hospital - Durham, NC (60 hours) Unit: 5300 - Pediatric Medical/Surgical Skills Performed: bottle feedings, bed baths, daily weights, linen changes, ambulation, monitored input & output, oral suctioning, chest percussions, medication administration - routes included: PO (liquids), Topical (creams/ointments), Injections (IM/IV), & oxygen via nasal cannula 8/2019 - 11/2019 Medical-Surgical/Float Nursing: Preceptorship/Capstone Experience Federal Medical Center (Bureau of Prisons) - Butner, NC (135 hours) Units: 1GH [behavioral psychiatric patients], 4BC [oncology treatment patients], 5AD [ambulatory medical/surgical patients], 5B [medical/surgical patients], 5C [total care patients], Ambulatory Care [J (high-security patients), 4D (oncology patients), 3 Cadre (trained inmate workforce)], Comfort Care ([hospice patients], Oncology Treatment Center, Pre-Operation Center, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Skills Performed: assisted in wheelchair bathing, perineal care, linen changes, repositioning, transported clients from pre-op to surgery and vice-versa, disposed of biohazard waste, responded to seizure emergencies, performed crash cart assessment, performed glucometer maintenance, submitted prescription refills, practiced sterile port assess on equipment, wound assessments, pre-operation assessments, post-operation assessments, weight, blood glucose monitoring, monitored input & output, assisted in wound dressing changes, assisted in PICC line dressing changes, assisted in Pleurx drainage, IV insertions, IV removals, connected IV to PICC line, performed pre-operation checklists, scrubbed in for surgery, aided with retraction (Army-Navy) during surgical procedure, called OR time-outs, medication administration - routes included: PO (tablets/capsules/liquids), Topical (creams/ointments & patches), Ophthalmic (drops), Injections (SubQ/IM/IV), PEG Tube, PICC Line flushes, & oxygen via nasal cannula 1/2019 - 4/2019 Psychiatric Nursing: UNC WakeBrook Behavioral Health Facility - Raleigh, NC (60 hours) Units: Inpatient, Alcohol & Drug Detoxification, & Facility Based Crisis Skills Performed: comprehensive mental status examinations, mini mental status examinations, process recordings, attended and participated in group discussions/therapy with clients, attended and participated in art therapy with clients, observed client interviews and interdisciplinary team meetings, participated in de-escalation training techniques, and medication administration - PO (tablets/capsules/liquids) 9/2018 - 11/2018 Medical-Surgical Nursing: WakeMed Health & Hospital - Raleigh, NC (120 hours) Unit: 3B - Cardiovascular Surgical Intermediate Care Unit Skills Preformed: bed baths, perineal care, urinary catheter care, linen changes, ambulation, repositioning, wound assessments, blood glucose monitoring, monitored input & output, Foley catheter insertion, tap water enema, urine collection for culture, stool collection for culture, medication administration - routes included: PO (tablets/capsules/liquids), Topical (creams/ointments & patches), Ophthalmic (drops), Injections (SubQ/IM/IV), and oxygen via nasal cannula 6/2018 - 7/2018 WakeMed Health & Hospital - Raleigh, NC (48 hours) Unit: 3B - Cardiovascular Surgical Intermediate Care Unit Skills Preformed: bed baths, perineal care, urinary catheter care, daily weights, linen changes, ambulation, blood glucose monitoring, monitored input & output, and provided oxygen via nasal cannula Licenses: Registered Nurse – North Carolina Board of Nursing - License # 326601 (8/6/2020) Training Certifications: American Heart Association - Basic Life Support – Exp. 5/2023 Youth Mental Health First Aid – Exp. 4/11/2022 SKILLS: Epic BEMR PIXIS Omnicell MS Office Suite Client Safety Client Education Hygiene Assistance Client Assessment Glucose Monitoring Wound Dressing & Care Medication Administration Collecting & Monitoring Vital Signs Spanish (reading/writing/speaking) Nursing Association Memberships: American Nurses Association (7/2021) North Carolina Nurses Association (7/2021) National Association of Hispanic Nurses (2/2019) National Student Nurses’ Association (2/2019) North Carolina Association of Nursing Students (2/2019) North Carolina Central University’s Chapter of Student Nurses’ Association (2/2019)