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Jessica Gillespie

@jessicagillespie

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Experienced nursing leader driving quality, compliance, and staff development across long-term and acute care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles in nursing administration or clinical education where I can improve quality, mentor staff, and implement evidence-based practices in a collaborative culture.

I am a detail-oriented healthcare leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in nursing administration, academic instruction, and clinical care across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. I have led multidisciplinary teams, overseen regulatory compliance, and driven quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

My background includes Director of Nursing roles overseeing large staff rosters, curriculum development and clinical instruction in higher education, and hands-on clinical experience in emergency and acute care. I emphasize infection control, staff training, EMR utilization, and evidence-based practice to foster collaboration and compassionate, compliant care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant

Current

Kirk Douglas Trucking

Jan 2005 - Present (20 years 11 months)

Maintain accurate financial records including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and monthly financial statements while supporting administrative operations and compliance tasks to streamline dispatch and vendor processes.

Quickbooks Excel Accounts Payable Payroll Processing Billing Record keeping Administrative Support

Director of Nursing

Gallatin Rest Home

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Provided strategic leadership for a 59-bed skilled nursing facility, supervising 45 staff and implementing policies and infection-prevention initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance infection prevention Quality Assurance Staff Development Policy Development Budgeting

Director of Nursing

Promontory Point Rehabilitation

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Oversaw nursing operations in a 24/7 skilled nursing and rehab facility, managing a team of ~35, conducting quality assurance audits, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards with positive survey outcomes.

Clinical Operations Quality Improvement Regulatory Surveys Budget Management Care Coordination

Associate Professor

Eagle Gate College

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Developed and delivered nursing curriculum, led simulation labs and clinical instruction, and supported student success through advising and precepting in acute and critical care contexts.

Curriculum Development Simulation Clinic Clinical Instruction Student Advisement

Program Mentor

Western Governors University

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Guided students through individualized plans of study, provided ongoing remote support and referrals, and maintained high satisfaction and retention as reflected in strong M-VSAT and W-VSAT scores.

Academic Advising Student Success Webex Documentation Retention Communication

Lecturer / Clinical Instructor

University of North Georgia

Jan 2015 - Jan 2018 (3 years)

Delivered classroom, lab, and clinical nursing instruction, developed curriculum and assessments, and supported student progression through advising and program standard development.

Curriculum Development Clinical Instruction Assessments Student Advisement Clinical Supervision

ER / Charge Nurse

North Canyon Medical Center

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Provided emergency nursing care including triage, medication administration, IV/Central Line management, and served as charge nurse coordinating unit activities and mentoring students.

Triage IV Therapy Medication Management Central Line PICC Care Charge Nurse Duties Mentoring Patient Education

Research Assistant

Boise State University Nursing Department

Jan 2007 - Jan 2010 (3 years)

Collected and analyzed research data, managed charts and surveys, and contributed to conference presentations and departmental communications for nursing research projects.

Data Analysis Survey Management Spreadsheets Research Administration

Nurse Apprentice

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center

Jan 2008 - Jan 2008 (0 months)

Provided supervised clinical care, performed assessments and treatments, and maintained accurate documentation to support patient care under RN supervision.

Clinical Assessment Patient Care Documentation Assisted Procedures Clinical Support Patient Safety Team Collaboration

Teller / Receptionist

Idaho Credit Union

Jan 2005 - Jan 2008 (3 years)

Processed transactions, balanced cash drawer, opened and managed accounts, and supported member services including insurance updates and loan documentation.

Cash Handling Customer Service Transaction Processing Document Management Attention To Detail Compliance

Administrator

Rosetta Assisted Living

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)

Managed assisted living operations including care planning, medication administration oversight, staff supervision, budgeting, admissions, and monthly audits to ensure quality care delivery.

Medication Management Staff Supervision Budgeting Admissions Auditing Activity Coordination