Jessica Bathurst
Highland
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive critical care and leadership experience, recognized for strong patient advocacy, emotional intelligence, and care coordination. Highly skilled in supporting patients and families through complex medical decisions, navigating healthcare systems, and serving as a trusted guide during vulnerable moments. Brings strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a calm presence to virtual and interdisciplinary care environments. Seeking to transition bedside expertise into a remote patient advocacy role focused on improving healthcare access, understanding, and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Munster
Munster
01.2022 - Current
- Advocated for critically ill patients by ensuring care plans aligned with patient goals, safety, and dignity
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families navigating complex diagnoses, treatment plans, and end-of-life decisions
- Served as liaison between physicians, case management, social work, and families to coordinate comprehensive patient-centered care
- Managed high-acuity patients requiring mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and continuous IV medication infusions
- Recognized early clinical deterioration and facilitated timely escalation of care
- Maintained detailed documentation to support continuity of care and communication across disciplines
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families during high-stress and emotionally complex situations
Charge Nurse - ICU / CVIMCU
Munster
Munster
01.2019 - Current
- Served as central communication hub between patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
- Coordinated staffing, patient assignments, and unit workflow to maintain safe, efficient care delivery
- Provided real-time support to bedside nurses and acted as escalation resource for complex clinical and family situations
- De-escalated high-stress interactions with professionalism and emotional intelligence
- Trusted by leadership to independently manage unit operations and maintain stability during high census and acuity
- Supported new nurses through orientation and ongoing mentorship
Registered Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care (CVIMCU)
Methodist Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided cardiac and neurologic patient care in a progressive care environment
- Educated patients and families on procedures, medications, and discharge planning
- Monitored telemetry and recognized cardiac rhythm abnormalities
- Supported care transitions and coordinated interdisciplinary communication
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartsfield Village Assisted Living
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided compassionate long-term care and medication administration
- Supported elderly residents and families with education and emotional support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident care plans
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point, INLicensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Ivy Tech Community College
Gary, INSkills
- Patient Advocacy & Care Navigation
- Care Coordination & Transitions of Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Healthcare System Navigation
- Emotional Support & Crisis Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Remote Communication (Phone/Video/Documentation)
- Critical Care Nursing
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Clinical Precepting & Orientation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation & ICU Experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Indiana, Active
- BLS & ACLS, American Heart Association
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Munster
01.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse - ICU / CVIMCU
Munster
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care (CVIMCU)
Methodist Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartsfield Village Assisted Living
02.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) -
Ivy Tech Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Ivy Tech Community College