JESSICA PANASEWICZ

10406 River Bream Dr., Riverview, FL 33569 | C: 630.706.0369 | jpanasewicz@health.usf.edu

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
University of South Florida, January 2015-Current EMT-B (Exp: March 2019)
Major: Nursing-VCARE BLS (Exp: Oct 2019)
Expected Grad: December 2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VALOR Student Nurse Tech June 2017- Current
James A. Haley VA Hospital 200 hours total

Functions as a nurse under a RN preceptor to include patient assessment, medication administration,

IVs, blood draws, and other skills which fall under the RN scope of practice
Prioritizes interventions for 3-4 patients and makes medically informed decisions with the collaboration
of providers and other medical staff
Communicates effectively with healthcare providers to report changes in patient condition and patient
needs and provides discharge planning and education for patients and their family
Documents patient assessments and patient changes in condition using CPRS and BCMA

VA Work Study Benefits Counselor August 2015 to June 2017

USF Office of Veteran Success

Processed federal education benefits for over 2,000 Veterans/Dependents that attended school at USF
Assisted student veterans and military dependents in understanding and maximizing their use of federal
education benefits
Trained over 100 students as part of the Got Your Six non-profit organization outreach to help Veterans
successfully transition to academia and over 10 new employees on vital office tasks and skills
Participated in networking and fundraising events in support of the Office of Veteran Success; events
helped raise over $30,000 to benefit student veterans

Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic August 2013 to Current

U.S. Army National Guard

FL Army National Guard Soldier of the Year

Participates monthly in military training, improving skills in both combat tactics and healthcare
Trained over 200 soldiers in Combat Lifesaver/First-Aid training
Acts as a first-responder at ranges and other high risk training events
Frequent intravenous administration and intramuscular injections to soldiers
Participated in a live tissue lab training event in preparation for deployment overseas (01/2014)

Healthcare Specialist/Combat Medic February 2014-October 2014

Active Duty Army OCONUS (Overseas)

Worked in a Battalion Aid Station providing care to over 800 soldiers in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom
Lead medic aboard a ship providing stand-alone medical care to crew of 17 soldiers (March-May 2014)
Assessed patients with a detailed physical exam and provided follow-up treatment
Assisted a Physician Assistant in medical procedures and thoroughly documented all tasks
 Maintained the overall health and wellness of 1,200 soldiers to ensure combat readiness
Provided medical support of Army Combatives and Army Physical Fitness Tests
Administered over 50 weekly immunizations

INVOLVMENT
National Student Nurses Association - University of South Florida
College of Nursing Student Council
B.R.A.I.N Mentor