Jelandre Jernigan
San Diego,CA
Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse and LVN with experience in surgical asepsis, wound care, and comprehensive patient assessments. Supports safe surgical care through sterile field maintenance, equipment preparation, Epic documentation, and teamwork that helps guide patient needs and protect outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, California
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained sterile field and supported surgical asepsis during operating room cases.
- Recorded patient care medications and procedure details in Epic.
- Prepared operating room equipment, supplies, and specialty surgical carts.
- Assisted with safe transfers, patient positioning, and wound care for surgical patients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, develop care plans, update care solutions, and support patient rights.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Administration of vaccines for immunizations and pain control, including ventrogluteal injections
- Wound cleansing along with application of dressings and other first aid measures
- Executed removal of staples, sutures, and stitches in a clinical setting
- Protected patients and healthcare team by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies, reducing infection risk
- Applied soft braces on injured patients to support healing and mobility
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Abby Gardens Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 09.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with prescribed treatment plans., intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, communicating critical concerns to MD to inform treatment decisions
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Managed office duties including answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoices to ensure efficient patient communication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2023
Skills
- Surgical asepsis
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control
- Chronic disease management
- Medication knowledge
- Epic charting
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Certification
Basic Life Support certified
Intravenous therapy and Blood withdrawal certified
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Scripps Green Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Scripps Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Abby Gardens Healthcare Center
04.2016 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University