Jacqueline Smith
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in Health and Human Services seeking a permanent position to grow my clinical skills and commitment to patient care. Open to exploring new specialties and eager to expand my expertise in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Investigations, Epidemiology Unit
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
01.2021 - Current
- Communicable disease investigator for respiratory disease outbreaks, hepatitis A, fungal meningitis, and a variety of emergent disease outbreaks
- Collect and analysis data gathered during investigation while providing medical knowledge and up-to-date infection prevention and control guidance for facility point of contacts in the event of a communicable disease outbreak
Registered Nurse, Substitute School Nurse, San Diego Unified School District
RO HEALTH
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Assumed responsibility of health offices in the absence of district school nurse
- Triage students during office visit utilizing critical thinking
- Communication between school faculty, students, parents, and physicians, as directed
Nurse Assistant, SRN Float Pool
SHARP HEALTHCARE
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Float to various units and care for a diverse patient population throughout greater San Diego Sharp Healthcare hospitals with patients
Electrician's Mate, Petty Officer 3rd Class
U.S. NAVY
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Delegate and educate division on systems, protocols, and safety standards
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2019
Skills
- Providing care to diverse patient populations
- Infection control and hygiene practices
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- High level of autonomy
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Team collaboration
- Chart updating
Licenses & Certifications
▪ California RN license
License Number: 95199893 (Expires December 2026)
▪ Public Health Nurse Certification
License Number: 562546 (Expires December 2026)
▪ Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (Expires November 2026)
▪ Motivational Interviewing – American Psychiatric Nurses Association (Obtained Sept 2020)
Preceptorship
Scripps Mercy Hospital's Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), February 2019
- Performed 108 hours of patient care and increased levels of independence under the supervision of a licensed RN.
- Assist in emergency intubations and chest tube placement.
- Assessed and care for patients' status post stroke, traumatic brain injuries, gunshot wounds, septic shock, heart failure, and respiratory failure.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Investigations, Epidemiology Unit
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Substitute School Nurse, San Diego Unified School District
RO HEALTH
09.2019 - 12.2020
Nurse Assistant, SRN Float Pool
SHARP HEALTHCARE
05.2018 - 09.2019
Electrician's Mate, Petty Officer 3rd Class
U.S. NAVY
02.2008 - 02.2012
Associates Degree - Nursing
Southwestern College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
San Diego State University
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