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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.”
“I always knew I wanted to have a career in the healthcare field but wasn’t sure where I’d end up. After high school I went to college and become a certified surgical tech. I instantly fell in love with surgery and knew this is where I wanted to be. However after several years as a tech I decided to go back to school and further my education. In 2011, I received my bachelor degree from Linfield College in nursing. During school I visited several different areas of nursing but ultimately came back to the operating room. I was nervous and excited to return and make the transition from a tech to a nurse. Everyone was so helpful and willing to help me learn this new role I was in. In all areas of nursing you work as a team, which is one thing I love the most about this field as well as the variety you have in it. Every day I come to work and it’s new and different. One of the reasons I went into nursing is to have more interaction with patients and their family. Having had several loved ones that have had surgery I know how hard it can be on the other end. I never want families to feel like their loved one isn’t being well taken care of or not get updated throughout surgery. Talking to patients and their families, knowing that I’m doing my best every day while taking care of their loved ones, is extremely rewarding and keeps me motivated.” Jessica Jones “Jessica Jones stands out amongst her peers as a leader in our department. She is enthusiastic about her work and highly interested in learning and expanding her knowledge and skill sets. She continues to be eager to get involved in acquiring new information about thoracic surgery and is highly valuable as the primary point person for this service.” Rayna Tuski, Nurse Manager
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