of the Year

Jessica Jones, BSN, RN
RN, South OR
Manager: Rayna Tuski
Jessica (often called “Jessy”) began her nursing
career in OHSU’s South OR, where she had previously
served as a surgical technician. She’s a department
star, described as kind and a genuine team player.
Jessy led the nursing care and coordination of the
newly established Thoracic Robotic program. She
traveled to other states for additional training, came
in on days off to assist with robot-assisted cases, and
has ensured that operating rooms are ready with the
appropriate equipment and that staff is kept up-todate
on case flow. She helped to create a thoracic
surgery cart with the most common equipment and
supplies that are needed for these cases. Circulating
nurses who are not familiar with the procedures,
equipment, or supplies now have one central place
to access what is needed for the cases. This has
decreased confusion and increased efficiency.
Jessy is a competent clinical preceptor who guides,
direct, encourage, and supports perioperative interns
and orientees. She is greatly appreciated by those
she precepts for her patience, kindness and
individualized attention.
“She demonstrates a level of
competence and confidence that is
many years beyond her current level
of experience.”
Dan Werle, NP
“She is extremely knowledgeable about the new
techniques and dependable. We know that if Jessy
is in our operating room we won't have to worry
about delays.”
Laura Shula, PA-C
The Nightingale category is described as “a role-based nurse who has been in practice less than 18 months. This nurse
exemplifies outstanding and caring leadership and professionalism as a beginning practitioner.”