Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Committees
Awards
Licensure and Certifications
Timeline
Generic

Jana Cooney

Redondo Beach,CA

Summary

Accomplished healthcare professional with a strong foundation in acute care settings. Exceptional communication abilities and dedication to ongoing growth and advancement. Profound grasp of diverse pain management techniques and post-surgical recuperation protocols. Wealth of knowledge in human growth and development to customize care based on patient age and developmental phase. Proficient in patient education, clinical procedures, and enhancing overall patient satisfaction throughout the healthcare experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse, RN III

Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
07.2018 - Current
    • Performed charge nurse duties including collaboration with interdisciplinary team to discuss plan of care, discharge needs and barriers to patient care.
    • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, nursing best practices and emergency procedures.
    • Managed quality improvement projects in Fall Prevention and Patient Experience in the post-surgical unit to ensure patients' safety and satisfaction.
    • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
    • Effectively provided post-operative nursing care for spine, orthopedic, bariatric, and general surgeries

Circulating and Recovery Nurse

Fertility Innovative Surgery Center
04.2018 - 11.2023
  • Cared for and maintained recovery objectives for fertility, plastics and ENT patients.
  • Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
  • Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Orthopedic/Bariatric Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
11.2015 - 01.2018
    • Provided direct patient care to patients in orthopedic, bariatric, telemetry and medical surgical setting.
    • Educated patients specific to condition, including precautions, safety and mobility, pain management, potential post-op complications, and discharge information.
    • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
    • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
    • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.

Orthopedic Nurse

Saint John's Health Center
11.2010 - 04.2014
    • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
    • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
    • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
    • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
    • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
    • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles, CA
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Minor in Marketing

Anglo-American College
Prague, Czech Republic
05.2000

Skills

  • Active Mentoring and Precepting
  • Relief Charge Nurse Duties
  • Professional Governance
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Culturally-Sensitive Care, Compassion and Empathy
  • Geriatric Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
  • EMR Systems

Committees

  • Professional Governance, Patient Experience Representative, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey, October 2024 to present
  • Fall Committee, Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey, April 2021 to present


Awards

  • Patient Experience Award, 2025
  • Nursing Practice Excellence Nominee, 2025
  • Multiple Standing Ovations for Quality Service
  • Patient Experience Employee Shoutout Award, 2023
  • Helping Hand Healthcare Hero Award, 2023
  • Daisy Award Nominee

Licensure and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse Licensure, 782917, California, May 2026
  • BCLS and ACLS certification, American Heart Association, December 2025
  • NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification, March 2025
  • GERO-BC Certification, June 2025
  • NICHE completion, April 2025
  • ONC Certification,, December 2024


Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse, RN III

Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Circulating and Recovery Nurse

Fertility Innovative Surgery Center
04.2018 - 11.2023

Orthopedic/Bariatric Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
11.2015 - 01.2018

Orthopedic Nurse

Saint John's Health Center
11.2010 - 04.2014

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Minor in Marketing

Anglo-American College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE