Jessica Young has been in the healthcare industry for more than 14 years. She began as registered nurse working with Mercy Health Systems when she obtained her Bachelors of Science (BSN) degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2002. From there, she moved on and worked in the field of Pharmaceutical Sales, which afforded her another tier of clinical experience. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing in December 2015.
Her passion for caring for people helped her to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Education:
2015 - Masters of Science of Nursing with an emphasis of Family Nurse Practitioner obtained through the University of South Alabama. Graduated with a cumulative 3.8 GPA
2002 - Bachelors of Science in Nursing obtained through the University of Oklahoma.
Clinical Experience:
Medical Specialists 2016 - Present
Diagnosing, treating and helping patients manage acute & chronic illness
Conducting physical examinations and interpreting medical history
Ordering and performing diagnostic tests and procedures
Baptist Medical Center 2013 - 2015
Clinical Care Coordinator R.N. (April - July 2014)
Selected as sole person to perform pilot program to perform all admissions to the Cardiac Care Unit, medicine reconciliation, quality and core measures, physician and nurse education on documentation and important quality measures
Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit R.N. (July 2013-December 2015)
Provided direct care to cardiac patients admitted to the hospital.
Skills include: assessment, monitoring of labs and heart monitors, patient education, IV starts, medication administration
ACLS, BLS and CPR certified
Mercy Health Center 2002 - 2005
Emergency Room Nurse
Charge Nurse PRN
Accomplished assessment skills:
Leadership and Preceptor experience: training and developing new student nurses / auxiliary staff
Highly Proficient: IV Starts, pushes, drips, 12 lead EKG, heart monitors, blood monitoring, transfusions, central line care, defibrillation codes, sterile catheterization and ventilators
ACS, BLS and CPR certified
Mercy Health Center 2001 - 2002
Emergency Room Tech
Prepared patient for nurse and physician assessment
Skill set: 12 lead EKG, draw blood, catheterization, prepared patients for discharge and stocked rooms
Professional Experience:
Pfizer Inc. 2006 - 2013
Communicate with healthcare providers about disease states and best practices for medicine in psychiatry, cardiology, primary care, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pulmonology, neurology, gerontology and pain management
Educate a multitude of physicians on pharmacology for world renowned medications including: Geodon, Pristiq, Lipitor, Spiriva, Viagra, Toviaz, Premarin Vaginal Cream, Celebrex, Lyrica, Flector patch, Aricept, Caduet and Chantix
Developed managers and colleagues comprehensive clinical knowledge
Cultivated inside and outside relationships with hospitals, healthcare provider offices and pharmacies
Boehringer-Ingleheim 2004 - 2006
Educated Pulmonologists, Primary care, Cardiologists, Orthopedists and Urologists
Responsible for the advocacy of Spiriva, Micardis, Mobic and Flomax
Led negotiations with Mercy Health Care System to obtain COPD protocol to include Spiriva
Developed logistical plan for teammates to ensure comprehensive coverage of all healthcare providers in designated territory
Continuing Medical Education:
Barkley Review - 14.25 hrs Dec. '15
Barkley Review Pharmacology - 11.5 hrs Dec. '15
Barkley Pharmacology CME - 3.5 hrs Nov. '15
Barkley CME - 2.5 hrs Nov. '15
REMS for ER/LA Opiod Analgesics: The Keys to Safe Use - 2 hrs Nov. '15
Emerging Therapies for Early Alzheimers Disease - 1.5 hrs Sept. '15
HCV: Who Should We Screen and Why? - .25 hrs Aug. '15
Incorporating HIV Prevention Strategies into Practice - 1.5 hrs Aug. '15
Professional Development:
Preceptor Training - 2014
NIH Stroke Certification - 2014
12-Lead EKG Training - 2013
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Pain, Diabetic Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia Disease Training - 2013
COPD, Smoking Cessation and Hormone Replacement Therapy Disease Training - 2012
Step-Up Program-development curriculum geared towards managing other individuals - 2012
Successfully Coaching Relationships Training - 2012
Leadership Communication Skills Training - 2012
Depression Management Disease Training - 2011
Evolving Healthcare Community Class - 2010
Overactive Bladder and Erectile Dysfunction Disease Training - 2009
Dyslipidemia Disease Training - 2007
Professional Licenses/Certifications:
Oklahoma Advance Practice Nurse License - Active
Oklahoma Registered Nurse License - Active
Healthcare Provider BLS - Expires 06/2017
Affiliations/Memberships:
Oklahoma City Running Club - 2012 to 2014
Individual Artists of Oklahoma - 2009 to 2015
Executive Board Member (2013-2014)
Development Committee Board Member
Chair Person-Rally on the Alley Event
Volunteer
Linwood Place Neighborhood Homeowners Association 2005 to 2009
Steering Committee Member
Integral Part of Association Business
Welcome Committee Member
Interests:
Athletic Endeavors - Running, cycling, kickball and rowing teams
Modern Architecture and Design
Volunteering at Community Events
International Travel
Leadership:
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society - 2015
Women’s Leadership Council - 2011
President, Mercy Emergency Council - 2003 to 2004
President, University of Oklahoma Student Nursing Association, Campus Chapter - Spring 2001 to Spring 2002
Treasurer, Oklahoma Student Nursing Association, State Chapter - Fall 2000 to Fall 2001
Who’s Who Among American College Students - Spring 2002
