Jessica Montgomery
Smiths Falls,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with over 17 years of experience in community health and primary care settings. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse populations. Strong clinical, research, and communication skills with a commitment to lifelong learning. Passionate about improving access to care and leading effective healthcare teams.
Experienced with patient care, clinical procedures, and healthcare environments. Utilizes strong communication and critical thinking skills to ensure quality care and efficient operations. Track record of delivering compassionate support and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Rideau Community Health Services
01.2011 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations
- Conduct assessments, triage, and immunizations
- Perform wound care and deliver health education
- Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documentation
- Collaborate with community organizations to improve patient outcomes
Registered Practical Nurse
Kemptville District Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2011
- Delivered care on Medical-Surgical and Long-Term Care units
- Provided patient-centered care to individuals of all ages
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient education
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation
- Worked in Emergency Department with patient registration and support
Home Care Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Conducted in-home health assessments and care plans
- Performed wound care, IV therapy and initiations, and medication administration
- Removed sutures/staples, completed catheterizations
- Delivered injections and completed documentation
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St. Lawrence College
Brockville, ON01.2003
Skills
- Effective team collaboration
- Client-centered healthcare
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Flexible learner
- Effective organizational abilities
- Efficiently embrace new technologies
- Effective time management
- Quality improvement
- Collaborative decision-making
Certification
- CPR Certification (Annually Recertified)
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
- Mental Health First Aid (ASIST)
- STOP Certification (Smoking Cessation)
- MOCA Training
- N95 Mask Fit Trainer
- Infection Control Course
- Everyday Leadership – Algonquin College
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Rideau Community Health Services
01.2011 - Current
Home Care Nurse
Bayshore Home Health
01.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Practical Nurse
Kemptville District Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2011
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
St. Lawrence College