JENNIFER KNIPPEL
Fairview,TX
Summary
Nursing student graduating December 2026 with hands-on experience in a Level I Trauma Center and Trauma/Burn ICU. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and communication skills while ensuring patient safety through evidence-based practices and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern – Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
03.2025 - Current
- Supported safe, evidence-based care in high-acuity Trauma/Burn ICU, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored critically ill trauma and burn patients, promptly communicating condition changes to RN to ensure timely interventions.
- Participated in central line rounds, promoting infection prevention and supporting CLABSI-reduction practices.
- Perform Foley catheter insertion and ongoing urinary catheter care.
Administrative Care Technician – Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided complex wound care for critically ill burn patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Outpatient Lab
COOK CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER – PROSPER
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Collected venous and capillary blood specimens from neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
- Conducted sweat chloride testing for cystic fibrosis screening using standardized collection protocols.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Inpatient/Outpatient/ER
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Operated Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department STAT laboratory
- Coordinated outpatient laboratory services independently
- Ensured strict adherence to safety, infection control, and regulatory standards, contributing to overall patient safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
COLLIN COLLEGE
12-2026
Phlebotomy Technician Program - McKinney, TX
COLLIN COLLEGE
McKinney, TX07-2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
COLLIN COLLEGE
12-2020
Skills
- Critical Care
- Trauma care
- Acute Care Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Telemetry
- Foley Catheterization
- Phlebotomy
- EKG Acquisition
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Safety
- Patient Privacy Compliance
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross | Expires July 2027
Timeline
Nurse Extern – Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
03.2025 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Outpatient Lab
COOK CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER – PROSPER
11.2023 - 11.2024
Administrative Care Technician – Trauma/Burn Intensive Care Unit
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
09.2023 - 03.2025
Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Inpatient/Outpatient/ER
HCA HEALTHCARE – MEDICAL CITY PLANO
05.2021 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
COLLIN COLLEGE
Phlebotomy Technician Program - McKinney, TX
COLLIN COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - General Studies
COLLIN COLLEGE