Jessica Anderson
Mechanicsburg
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse with experience in hospice care, case management, psychiatric nursing, and maternal-newborn care. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and calm leadership in high-acuity situations, fostering trust among patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in managing complex caseloads, facilitating goals-of-care conversations, and providing education to clinicians and caregivers to promote dignified, patient-centered end-of-life care. Dedicated self-starter with a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to achieving quality outcomes in all aspects of nursing practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Liaison
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2024 - Current
- Serve as hospital-based General Inpatient (GIP) hospice nurse and clinical educator for a Medicare 4 star rated nonprofit hospice caring for 280+ patients across multiple settings
- Act as a key liaison between hospital teams, palliative care providers, physicians, patients, and families to facilitate timely and appropriate hospice referrals
- Lead and support goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making with patients and caregivers
- Provide ongoing education to hospital staff on hospice eligibility, symptom management, and end-of-life best practices
- Strengthened referral partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to improved care transitions and reduced in-hospital mortality through earlier hospice involvement
- Played a key role in expanding the hospital-based GIP program, increasing referrals from fewer than 40 per month across all levels of care to 80+ per month, directly contributing to the need for hiring an additional clinical liaison to support program growth
RN Case Manager
Optimal Hospice
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Independently managed a full caseload of approximately 20 hospice patients within a startup hospice organization
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability by participating in every-other-week on-call rotation, providing skilled nursing support during nights and weekends
RN Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2022 - 01.2024
Contract Nurse (Psychiatric RN)
Poplar Springs Hospital
Petersburg, VA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric RN float
- Provided care across multiple behavioral health units with diverse patient populations
Nurse Assistant and Registered Nurse – Mother/Baby Unit
Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown, NY
09.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Samaritan Medical Center Sam Keep Nursing Home
Watertown, NY
04.2019 - 06.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
IllinoisAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Watertown, NYSkills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Colorado RN (multistate)– Active
- Virginia RN – Active
- New York RN – Inactive
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
Timeline
RN Clinical Liaison
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care
07.2024 - Current
RN Case Manager
Optimal Hospice
01.2024 - 07.2024
RN Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
12.2022 - 01.2024
Contract Nurse (Psychiatric RN)
Poplar Springs Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Nurse Assistant and Registered Nurse – Mother/Baby Unit
Samaritan Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Samaritan Medical Center Sam Keep Nursing Home
04.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Awards
Samaritan Heart Award - Samaritan Medical Center - December 2021
DAISY Award Nominee - Samaritan Medical Center – May 2022
Pikes Peak Hospice Spotlight Award - September 2024
Excellence in Nursing Award – Luminary Award, Colorado Nurses Foundation– March 2025