JENNIFER C. DAMOCO
San Lorenzo,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 18 years of acute-care experience, including procedural nursing and cardiovascular telemetry. Skilled in pre- and post-procedure assessments, IV access, moderate-sedation monitoring, and patient education. Demonstrates critical thinking and clear communication while efficiently managing multiple priorities in high-stress settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and accurate documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Endoscopy Nurse
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2026
- Protected patients throughout moderate sedation by monitoring physiologic status, recognizing changes in condition, applying critical thinking, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians and anesthesia professionals.
- Coordinated multiple interventions in dynamic procedural environment, including IV access, pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure assistance, recovery monitoring, Aldrete scoring, time-out verification, and specimen handling to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
- Delivered safe procedural nursing by independently assessing patients, verifying consent and readiness, identifying risk factors, and individualizing care within hospital policies and standards.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with gastroenterologists, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and technical staff to streamline care coordination and ensure adherence to procedural timelines, contributing to overall patient safety.
- Enhanced patient and family readiness by effectively communicating in stressful situations and providing age-appropriate education on recovery, warning signs, follow-up needs, and post-procedure instructions, leading to improved patient satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality while complying with infection-prevention requirements, scope-reprocessing standards, event-reporting procedures, and quality-improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse II Cardiovascular / Telemetry / Medical-Surgical
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, California
10.2008 - 10.2021
- Applied systematic assessment and critical thinking to identify and solve routine and complex clinical problems, recognize changes in condition, and coordinate timely interventions with physicians.
- Prioritized multiple patient-care assignments and organized assessments, medications, interventions, education, documentation, and discharge activities to ensure timely and effective care within standardized policies and procedures.
- Worked independently and collaboratively across cardiovascular telemetry, medical-surgical, and orthopedic services while adapting to changing patient acuity and operational needs.
- Strengthened patient safety and improved departmental workflow by overseeing charge nurse responsibilities, supervising and delegating care, and effectively escalating concerns through appropriate lines of authority.
- Maintained unit operations when an Assistant Nurse Manager was unavailable by serving as the designated Highly Functioning Nurse for Medical Surgical Telemetry and Medical Surgical Orthopedic units.
- Engaged patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and individualized education, facilitating interdisciplinary discharge planning and promoting culturally responsive care.
- Maintained accurate electronic clinical documentation and protected patient rights, privacy, confidentiality, and protected health information in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and organizational standards.
- Advanced quality and professional practice by representing the hospital on the Northern California Region Nurse Practice Committee and participating in event reporting, improvement initiatives, and annual competencies.
Nurse Traveler
Emerald Health Services
, California
04.2007 - 01.2009
- Adapted to unfamiliar acute-care settings, working independently and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to prioritize assignments and maintain accurate documentation.
- Delivered bedside care for Emerald Health Services patient assignments.
- Performed patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
Registered Nurse II
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, California
01.2007 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse I
Shands Healthcare
Gainesville, Florida
12.2005 - 12.2006
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University And Pines City Colleges
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Moderate-sedation monitoring
- IV access and therapy
- Pre- and post-procedure nursing
- Patient assessment
- Recovery evaluation
- Procedural time-out verification
- Intervention prioritization
- Condition escalation
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Independent practice and teamwork
- EHR documentation
- Clinical documentation software
- Infection prevention
- Age-specific care
- Patient and family education
- PHI confidentiality
Personal Information
Title: CLINICAL RADIOLOGY NURSE
Certification
- Active Registered Nurse California
- Registered Nurse Illinois
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
- Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Nurse Preceptor
- Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)
- Stanford University Healthcare Leadership Certification
Timeline
Endoscopy Nurse
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse II Cardiovascular / Telemetry / Medical-Surgical
Kaiser Permanente
10.2008 - 10.2021
Nurse Traveler
Emerald Health Services
04.2007 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse II
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse I
Shands Healthcare
12.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University And Pines City Colleges