Jennifer A. Nava BSN, RN
7006 Cornerstone Lane Stanton,Ca.
Summary
Experienced and compassionate registered nurse in providing care for patients with various conditions. Skilled in performing assessments, developing care plans, and administering medications. Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients and their families, and provide emotional support during difficult times. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care and constantly seeking opportunities for professional development. Seeking a challenging nursing role in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
Fountain Valley, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Administered nursing care to neuro/cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Clinical Instructor
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Registered Nurse
Medely
07.2022 - Current
- Accepted and completed shifts.
- Administered conscious sedation medications and closely monitored patients response to the medications while implementing nursing interventions as needed.
- Assist doctors with surgeries and non invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated and completed an assessment of the client and needs to provide supportive care before, and after procedures.
- Preformed numerous tasks such as intravenous access /administration, vital signs, monitoring patients during post-operation, and prevention of postoperative hypothermia.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
Laguna Beach, CA
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
- Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
- Managed the planning and implementation of interventions.
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained.
Registered Nurse
Hospital Drive Surgery Center
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Documenting patient assessment, patient medications, health history and past surgeries.
- Responsible for the starting and maintaining a patent IV access.
- Perform a recovery assessment on a patient returning from surgery.
- Safely monitored patients, administered medication, provide education to patients and caregivers for discharge instructions with a focus on proper use of equipment, safety, infection control, and pain management.
- Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention, and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment.
- Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Leandro Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Worked as relief charge nurse. As a relief charge I was able to guide and motivate staff, ensure tasks on the floor were completed and to ensure a high level of patient care
- Established nursing diagnoses and write out plan for treatment. Implemented cure and evaluated care
- Demonstrated awareness of ongoing ER unit needs to provide other team members with leadership and direction for reaching optimal nursing care standards
- Closely monitored ER patients, alerted physicians/charge nurses to change in patient status
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Offered, accepted and completed contract assignments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensured that patient direct care needs are met
- Maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time- restricted and demanding environment
- Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained
- Member of the code team - assisting with rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management and initiation of critical drips per hospital protocol
- Facilitated admissions and transfers, chart/care plan note preparation and other documentation
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2015
- Assist Registered Nurse in admission, transfer and discharged patients. Also notify changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse and Physician
- Assist in providing ease and safety for the patients
- Administer medications via oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous route
- Provide catheter care and change dressings
- Strong aptitude to become accustomed in the new environment immediately
- Collaborated with all members of interdisciplinary team, therapists, social workers, doctors and pharmacists
Education
Diploma - General Studies
2001- Cabrillo High School
Long Beach, CACertificate of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
2008- Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CAAssociate of Science - Nursing
2012- East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
2017- Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient-focused care
- Travel RN experience
- Emergency Room experience
- Periop/PACU experience
- Cath Lab/IR experience
RN License/Certificates
- RN License #95049349, Expires 06/30/2024
- BLS: Issued 03/13/21, Expires 03/2023
- ACLS: Issued 10/18/2021, Expires 10/2023
- PALS: Issued 10/17/2021, Expires 10/2023
- NIHSS issued 10/2022, Expires 10/2024
References
- Denise Wilson, RN, MSN (404) 268-3582
- Krista Stone, RN, BSN (949) 449-7010
- Tonya Richardson, RN, MSN (901) 848-3855
- Mayra Rodriguez, RN, BSN (310) 357-7954
Timeline
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital And Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Concorde Career College
01.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Medely
07.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital
12.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Hospital Drive Surgery Center
12.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Leandro Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
05.2016 - 06.2017
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
04.2009 - 05.2015
Diploma - General Studies
2001- Cabrillo High School
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Nursing
2008- Long Beach City College
Associate of Science - Nursing
2012- East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
2017- Grand Canyon University