Taressa Jones

Taressa Jones has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Taressa started their professional career as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Nursing Placement Inc in February 2014 and worked there until May 2016. In June 2015, they also served as a Medical Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where they stayed until May 2019. During their time at the university, they also took part in the Summer Youth Program as a Nursing participant from May 2016 to September 2019.

In September 2019, Taressa joined Providence Community Health Centers as a Staff Registered Nurse. Taressa was responsible for providing nursing care and clinical support. Later on, they were promoted to the position of Charge Nurse from July to October 2022. Lastly, they served as an Assistant Health Center Director, where they led and oversaw day-to-day operations, quality improvement initiatives, community engagement, and employee wellness.

Overall, Taressa Jones has accumulated valuable experience in various healthcare roles, demonstrating their dedication and commitment to patient care and leadership.

Taressa Jones obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with a focus on Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from UMass Boston, where they studied from 2014 to 2019. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications. These include Upstream Coach Training from Upstream USA in February 2023, CPR at BLS level from the American Red Cross in December 2022, Higher Education Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Behavioral Health in March 2019, and Youth Mental Health First Aid, also from the National Council for Behavioral Health, in August 2018. Taressa also mentioned obtaining HIPAA certification from the University of Massachusetts Boston, although specific details regarding the month and year of completion were not provided.