Jessica Schlag
Isanti
Summary
Director of Nursing with a commitment to upholding nursing standards and policies. Proven leadership in mentoring and recruiting staff while engaging with the local community. Expertise in regulatory compliance and managerial effectiveness, driving patient-centered care and operational efficiency. Specializes in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development, enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Monarch Healthcare Management
Chisago City
11.2012 - Current
- Directed nursing staff to deliver timely, high-quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations on nurse-to-patient ratios and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare providers to develop coordinated patient care plans.
- Reviewed incident reports from nursing staff regarding adverse events during shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations of nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Monarch Healthcare Management
Chisago City
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
Nurse Manager
Monarch Healthcare Management
Chisago City
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
RN Floor Nurse
Monarch Healthcare Management
Chisago City
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
LPN
Monarch Healthcare Management
Chisago City
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes
Cambridge
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, including dosage, route, time administered and patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs prior to administering medications to ensure safety of the patient.
- Ensured that all medication orders are properly signed before dispensing drugs to patients.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications to patients according to prescribed orders and regulations.
- Documented medication errors according to facility policy guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
Cambridge
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
Nursing Practice
Pine Technical & Community College
Pine City, MN01-2020
Practical Nursing
Pine Technical & Community College
Pine City, MN12-2018
High School Diploma -
Braham Area Schools
Braham, MN06-2012
Skills
- Patient care management
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident investigation
- Care coordination
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Strong work ethic
- Standards of practice
- Nursing ethics
- Clinical leadership
- Team supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Process improvement
- Clinical care oversight
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
- Leadership in Long Term Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Monarch Healthcare Management
01.2024 - 03.2025
Nurse Manager
Monarch Healthcare Management
12.2022 - 01.2024
RN Floor Nurse
Monarch Healthcare Management
01.2020 - 12.2022
LPN
Monarch Healthcare Management
11.2018 - 01.2021
Director of Nursing
Monarch Healthcare Management
11.2012 - Current
Trained Medication Aide
Presbyterian Homes
11.2012 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Homes
11.2012 - 11.2018
Nursing Practice
Pine Technical & Community College
Practical Nursing
Pine Technical & Community College
High School Diploma -
Braham Area Schools
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