Jessie Kessler

Coordinate the multidisciplinary trauma performance improvement program, conduct concurrent chart reviews, prepare cases for physician peer review, and maintain tracking for trends and loop closure to improve trauma outcomes.

Provided operational and clinical leadership for the ED and Level III trauma program, reduced contract staffing, lowered AMA rates and decreased ED length of stay while achieving ACS Level III reverification.

Managed trauma performance improvement activities including data collection, trend analysis, physician peer review preparation, and support for trauma site surveys and research data collection.

Ensured efficient patient flow across ED, OR, and hospital units by coordinating transfers, staffing needs, and daily bed meetings to reduce delays and optimize capacity.

Led active recruitment of nursing staff, collaborated with unit management and executive leadership on staffing and budgetary needs, and facilitated timely hiring processes.

Cared for critically ill and injured patients, served as relief charge nurse, and contributed to process improvements such as hand-off reporting and clinical decision unit development.

Provided emergency care, oversaw staff as Charge Nurse, coordinated transfers, mentored staff, and participated in quality committees including Door-to-Balloon initiatives.

Provided triage and evolving care for emergently ill patients on a per-diem basis, ensuring timely assessment and treatment.

Cared for critically ill medical patients, managed ventilators and invasive monitoring, coordinated transports, and served as ER Charge Nurse and house supervisor.

Instructed sophomore BSN students in fundamentals of nursing, guided skills development, and collaborated with faculty to ensure educational standards.

Assisted with direct patient care and activities of daily living on a progressive care unit while supporting nursing staff needs.

Managed weekly payroll, materials ordering and vendor negotiations, assisted with contract compilation, and performed general labor at construction sites.

Grade: 4.0

Earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Patient Safety and Quality Administration in October 2022 with a reported GPA of 4.0.

Grade: 3.6

Activities and societies: Adjunct faculty (sophomore level BSN) 2005-2006 noted elsewhere in career history

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2002 with a reported GPA of 3.6.

Grade: 4.57

Graduated with a High School Diploma in June 1998 with a reported GPA of 4.57.