Janet Bockman
Atascadero,CA
Summary
As a seasoned registered nurse with 23 years of experience, I am eager to leverage my extensive background in nursing to pursue a position in education. With 15 years dedicated to the fast-paced environment of the emergency department at French Hospital Medical Center, I bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience in patient care and education. My tenure in emergency nursing has honed my critical thinking and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations while fostering a collaborative approach to teamwork within multidisciplinary settings. As I embark on this new chapter in my career, I am committed to driving excellence in nursing practice, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. Through my experience, I have developed strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
French Hospital Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
12.2009 - Current
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided prehospital orders to prehospital emergency medical care personnel following mobile intensive care nursing protocols for San Luis Obispo county.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerald Health Services
Del Mar, California
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Completed 13-week travel nurse assignments in the emergency department at Northridge Hospital, Twin Cities Hospital, and Long Beach Memorial
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured accurate medication administration by closely adhering to hospital protocols and procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing assignments across multiple hospital locations and varied patient populations.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and need.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and procedures such as IV insertions, blood draws, EKGs, wound care management, splint application among others within the scope of practice for a travel nurse role.
- Managed challenging situations calmly under pressure while maintaining focus on patient safety and wellbeing.
- Developed proficiency in various electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and seamless information sharing among healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure when managing multiple patients simultaneously during high-acuity situations or periods of increased workload in the trauma center environment.
Registered Nurse, Shift Lead, Emergency Department
Los Robles Hospital
Thousand Oaks, California
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Worked full-time as night shift supervisor, RN, and Ventura County MICN in the emergency department
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Provided prehospital orders to prehospital emergency medical care personnel following mobile intensive care nursing protocols for Ventura county.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley, California
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Per diem position in the emergency department
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided prehospital orders to prehospital emergency medical care personnel following mobile intensive care nursing protocols for Ventura county.
Registered Nurse, Trauma, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, Alabama
10.2003 - 10.2004
- Full-time position as a trauma/emergency department nurse in a 901-bed level 2 trauma center
- Enhanced patient recovery rates by providing immediate and effective trauma care in high-pressure environments.
- Administered life-saving interventions for patients in critical condition, significantly improving chances of survival.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Pediatric Unit
Woodland Medical Center
Cullman, Alabama
03.2002 - 10.2003
- Employed as a staff nurse in a Telemetry/Pediatric unit of a 100-bed facility
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, Utah06.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
George C. Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, Alabama05.2002
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Emergency triage
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Student precepting
- Training staff
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Ethical practice
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing, 652646, 03/31/27
- BLS (Basic Life Support), 08/31/25
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), 07/31/25
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 07/31/25
- MICN (Mobile Intensive Care Nurse), San Luis Obispo County, California, 897, 12/31/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
French Hospital Medical Center
12.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Emerald Health Services
04.2008 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Simi Valley Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse, Shift Lead, Emergency Department
Los Robles Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse, Trauma, Emergency Department
Huntsville Hospital
10.2003 - 10.2004
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Pediatric Unit
Woodland Medical Center
03.2002 - 10.2003
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governor’s University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
George C. Wallace State Community College