Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Bethanie Jernigan

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in critical and intensive patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Clinical RN, ICU

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
    • Conducted patient assessments to determine care needs, tailoring interventions accordingly.
    • Implemented IV therapy techniques to administer medications and fluids, enhancing patient care and recovery.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, optimizing health outcomes.
    • Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions, improving patient outcomes.
    • Managed challenging cases with a focus on critical thinking and clinical reasoning, resulting in improved decision making.
    • Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Radiology

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
    • Conducted pre-and post-procedure assessments for diagnostic imaging tests such as CT scans, MRI scans, X-rays, ultrasounds, and nuclear medicine examinations.
    • Reduced patient anxiety during diagnostic imaging procedures by clearly explaining the process and answering questions thoroughly.
    • Administered IV therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, and other nursing interventions to provide high-quality care in a radiology setting.
    • Assisted radiologists with fluoroscopic exams, biopsies, imaging-guided procedures, ensuring safe and effective results.
    • Maintained accurate inventory of radiology supplies to ensure availability of necessary materials during procedures.
    • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
    • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Southern California Hospitals
01.2024 - 04.2024
    • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for over 50 critically ill patients.
    • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
    • Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
    • Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
    • Administered intravenous medications utilizing infusion pumps, maintaining precise dosage and flow rates.
    • Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
    • Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
    • Reduced hospital readmissions by 15% by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care to patients.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
    • Streamlined communication between medical professionals, ensuring timely updates on patient status and treatment plans.
    • Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
    • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 10.2023
    • Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness in ICU.
    • Provided emotional support to over 100 patients and families during difficult situations, fostering compassionate environments.
    • Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients to develop individualized care plans that addressed their unique needs.
    • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
    • Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
    • Managed the administration of medication safely and accurately, reducing potential errors or adverse reactions among ICU patients.

Nurse Clinician II, SICU

University Of Texas Medical Branch
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Managed complex patient cases, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address emergent situations on 16-bed, level 1 SICU.
  • Implemented advanced life support measures for critically ill patients requiring immediate intervention such as intubation or CPR administration when necessary.
  • Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures like central line insertions or wound dressings ensuring timely completion of tasks with maintained sterility standards.
  • Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.
  • Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for complex cardiac patients.

Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications on 20-bed, level 3 neuro ICU.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
  • Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining calmness and professionalism while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Supported physicians in diagnosing neurological disorders by accurately recording patient medical histories and test results.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, NH
06-2025
  • Honor Roll Summer 2024 & Fall 2024
  • 3.7 GPA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

Western Governors University, Houston, TX
06.2022
  • Awarded WGU Excellence Award for exemplary writing in the Nursing Professional Roles and Values course
  • Miller Buller Hansen Scholarship Recipient (2020, 2021)

Skills

  • Hemodynamics Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medication Administration
  • Ventilator Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Compassionate Care
  • Multitasking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Staff Coordination

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
  • CA Registered Nursing License
  • TX Registered Nursing License (Compact)

Timeline

Clinical RN, ICU - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU - Southern California Hospitals
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Radiology - Providence St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU - Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU - Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Clinician II, SICU - University Of Texas Medical Branch
01.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
  • CA Registered Nursing License
  • TX Registered Nursing License (Compact)
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Nursing
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN)
Bethanie Jernigan