Jennifer Lanzisera
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a background in Oncology Med-Surg bedside care for the past 19 years at PIH Health Hospital. Float experience to the telemetry, post op, ICU, and respiratory care floors. Skilled in patient assessment, infection control, medication and IV administration, and providing patient education. Known for coordinating with physicians, therapists, and case managers to support safe, high-quality outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, California
01.2007 - Current
- Supported bedside care across PIH Health medical-surgical units.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients according to physician orders and hospital safety protocols while monitoring for response and side effects.
- Monitored and recorded patient's vital signs and observed patient status throughout shifts.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery processes, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated treatment plans with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures in patient care areas to ensure safety.
- Responded to urgent changes and supported safe patient transfers.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Recorded patient care details in electronic health records for PIH Health teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Insulin medication administration and glucose monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Postoperative care
- Wound care
- Palliative and pain management
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Taking and recording vital signs
- IV, NG tube, Fecal Management System, Foley Catheter placement, assessment and care
- Nasal oxygen placement and assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - California Board of Registered Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate - Oncology Nursing Society
Affiliations
- Volunteer, AYSO Soccer League coach/team mom - Chino Hills, CA (Sept, 2024-current)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PIH Health Hospital
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University, Dominguez Hills