VIgeline Jacques

Patient-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner

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HoustonMember since June 20, 2026

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Patient-oriented Family Nurse Practitioner, licensed in Florida and Texas. Seeking a position that will allow me to provide high quality, safe and cost-effective care based on evidence base practice. To help individuals, families and groups to determine and achieve their physical, mental and social potential, and to do so within the challenging context of the environment in which they live and work.

The goal is to establish standards of safety, risk management, infection control and develop positive relationships with patients by combining patient involvement and education to ensure medical safety and business growth.

Experience

Nurse Practitioner, Rehab - Comprehensive Rehab Consulting - Houston, Texas

(2023-03)

Assist in maximizing physical functioning
Greatly decrease or eliminate pain
Foster independence
Improve the quality of life for those suffering with a disability, chronic pain and physical impairments
Works with your facility's interdisciplinary team to address any barriers to therapy and ensure progression towards functional goals
Medical experts in the diagnosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal and disabling conditions including pain management
Joint injection training course, June, 2023

Nurse Practitioner, Employee Health - Trustbridge Hospice - West Palm Beach, FL

(2021-01 - 2023-02)

Full time

To evaluate and treat current illness and injury of employees
To orient new employees by communicating relevant information about employee health services
To maintain a health record on each employee to assure all employees are physically and psychologically able to perform their assigned duties and are free from active communicable disease
To maintain a data base as a tool to evaluate types of illness and injuries seen by the Employee Health Nurse
To prescreen all new employees and provide on-going healthcare services to the employee
To work closely with local, state and federal healthcare agencies on an 'as needed' basis
To administer flu immunization, tetanus toxoid, hepatitis vaccine, PPD, etc.
To counsel on good health, safety practices and coping skills to prevent unnecessary physical distress
To promote wellness programs including: annual health screenings and employee assistance program referrals
To be available for counseling intervention during emotional crisis
To provide training, counseling, vaccines and follow-up as mandated by local, state and federal regulations
To work cooperatively with Spectrum Health Inc. Environment of Care Committee and Sub –Safety Committee, engage review of work-related incidents at meetings and provide recommendations for system improvement

Nurse Practitioner, Academia - Southeastern College - West Palm Beach, FL

(2020-10 - 2022-01)

Part Time

Creating lesson plans that accomplish predefined learning goals
Teaching classroom-based courses through lectures and discussions
Demonstrating techniques and best practices for students
Overseeing clinical practice components of nurse education and training programs
Grading papers, assignments and exams
Helping to develop curriculum for nurse training programs in cooperation with other faculty or directors of nursing
Documenting student attendance, participation and performance
Staying up-to-date on the latest advances in medicine and changes to best practice standards for patient care

Nurse Practitioner, long term care - Optum Health Care, United Health - West Palm Beach, FL

(2018-04 - 2021-01)

Full Time

Primary point of contact for adult/geriatric patients in skilled nursing facilities in order to prevent unnecessary hospitalization
Collaborate with patient, PCP, families and the entire health care team to improve patient's quality of life, reduce illness and reduce hospitalization
Taking patients histories, physical exam, formulate assessment and plan of care. Order and review diagnostic test, laboratory test and outside provider consultations
Diagnosis, prescribe medication, treatment regimen and monitor efficacy of treatment with appropriate follow up. Discussed pharmaceutical treatments, side effects, alternative treatments, diet and exercise choices
Provide anticipatory guidance, prognosis, spiritual counseling and discuss end of life issues with geriatric patients and their families
Provide health education, preventative services and in-services for the nursing home staff
Assign ICD 10 codes to patient medical records

Neurological Intensive Care Unit – Assistant Nurse Manager - Tenet Health Care System - Delray Medical Center - Delray Beach, FL

(2011-01 - 2018-03)

Full Time

Responsible for providing specialized care for critically ill patients on an 8 bed ICU unit
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, perform practical aspects of critical care, assess and document responses to treatment
Interact with departments regarding patient care
Responsible for performing administrative task
Recruit and train nursing staff
Resolve and address patient/staff complaints and issues
Capable of implementing solutions to complex problems
Coordinate and lead regular staff meetings
Coordinate and lead regular staff training sessions

Neuro Cardiac Step-Down, Nursing staff - Tenet Health Care System - Delray Medical Center - Delray Beach, FL

(2009-06 - 2011-01)

Full Time

Provided high quality care for patients on a 16-bed step down unit
Provided care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and implementation
Implemented patient care for up to 5 patients
Performed clinical task according to hospital policies
Interacted with departments regarding patient care
Assessed patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
Assisted in orientation of new staff

Neuro Cardiac Telemetry, Nursing staff - Tenet Health Care System - Delray Medical Center - Delray Beach, FL

(2007-06 - 2009-06)

Full Time

Provided high quality care for patents on a 40-bed telemetry unit
Implemented and evaluate patient care in accordance to unit standards for all patient type
Implemented patient care for up to 8 patients
Provided care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and implementation
Interacted with departments regarding patient care
Assisted in orientation on new staff

Director of health care services - Bethanie Seventh Day Adventist Church

Responsible for providing direction and leadership in an organization with 10 very active members
Responsible for brief weekly health education
Conduct monthly seminars on various health topics
One on one help with health screening and medication management
Conduct yearly health fares that serves the community with a focus on preventative care