Jessica D.

About Jessica

Hello there! My name is Jessica, and I'm a 37 year old female. I have well over a decade of experience in the healthcare field, and direct, hands-on patient care. I took nursing in college, and have over a hundred classroom hours regarding patient care. I will provide my own equipment upon request, free of charge, for basic healthcare monitoring. Free check of blood pressure, heart rate, and vitals with every appointment. I am BLS, CPR, and AED certified. My certifications are current, and were renewed in 2021. I am National CPR Foundation certified. I currently have completed college courses pertaining to the medical field, such as medical terminology for health professionals, anatomy and physiology, ethics in nursing, sociology, psychology, development across the lifespan, nutrition, and drug abuse for health professionals. On a personal note, I understand the need for senior home healthcare, and the level of professionalism you would want for yourself or your loved one. I spent years taking care of my own mother while she struggled with severe health issues, and I'm well versed in both the physical and emotional toll it can have on you and your family. I want nothing more than to help alleviate some of the anxiety by providing the absolute best care possible. I'm an outgoing and bubbly person, who is passionate about the care of seniors (and animals!), and I look forward to offering you companionship as well as taking care of any healthcare needs. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Texting works best. (813) 650-4026

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Patient Care Courses

Jun 2022 - Present

extracurricular courses taken

Have taken employee educational courses in the following: * Age Specific Competency- Care of Pediatrics * Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Healthcare * Restraint and Seclusion Protocol * Managing a Bioterrorism Event * Preventing Infant and Child Abduction * Dealing With Difficult Patients * Maintaining Optimal Customer Service * Suicidal Tendencies and Self Harm Assessment * Infection Control * Safety of Clinical Alarms * Adverse Incident and Sentinel Event Reporting * Overview of Emergency Management * Basic Principles of Life Safety * Basic Principles of Body Safety * Body Mechanics * Child and Elder Abuse * Cultural Diversity in Healthcare * Understanding EMTALA * Hazardous Materials and Waste Management * HIPPA Basic Principles

Jun 2022 - Present

BLS/CPR/AED Certifications

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

Tampa, FL

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

Emergency Medicine Clinical Researcher

Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

Tampa General Hospital

I worked as a Clinical Medical Researcher in partnership with USF. This entailed finding appropriate ER patients that fit the scope of research that was being conducted at the time, the observation of conditions in said patients, and the recording of data and results. I personally worked on studies for septic shock and an abscess treatment study.

Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

Patient Care Technician

Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

St Joseph's Hospital Cancer

I worked in the pediatric cancer center (hematology/oncology) practicing patient care tech skills such as: Taking vital signs (TPR; BP; apical, brachial, and radial pulses; oral, axillary, and rectal temps; pulse oximetry placement and monitoring; use of automatic and manual vital signs devices); answering call lights; applying, monitoring, and releasing restraints; height and weight measurement; input and output measurement and recording; placement and removal of bedpan and urinal; assisting patient to bathroom or commode, ambulation with and without a gait belt; catheter care; mouth, hair, skin, nail care and bathing; dressing and undressing; bed making; observation of patients with IV's; position and provide comfort measures; transport of patients; care of established stoma on the abdomen.

Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

Cardiac Telemetry Tech, ER Unit Coordinator

Jun 2002 - Jan 2009

HCA The Health Care Co

I held the title of Emergency Room Unit Coordinator, and did float work in Radiology. I then obtained my Cardiac Monitor Technician certification through the hospital, and worked in the ICU where I performed Cardiac Telemetry for that unit and all medical/surgical floors.

Jun 2002 - Jan 2009

University of South Florida

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

Tampa, FL

Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

Cardiac Monitor Technician Certification

Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

Tampa, FL

Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

Gaither High School

Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

Tampa, FL

Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

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