Jennifer Opara
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate new graduate nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare settings. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in providing safe, culturally sensitive care while building strong therapeutic relationships. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: BMT/Oncology Unit (Capstone Clinical)
- Supported RNs in direct patient care, performed vital signs monitoring, assisted with mobility, and enhanced patient comfort.
- BMT/Oncology Unit (Capstone Clinical)
Caregiver
Love-Care Home Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided personal care support and companionship for home-bound patients.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
LASC Child Development Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported early childhood development through structured activities and individualized learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Saint Louis12-2024
Associate of Arts - Natural Science
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA05-2021
Diploma -
Saint Joseph’s High School
01-2017
Skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Proficient in electronic medical record systems and documents: EPIC and MEDTECH
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Safe Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring (basic rhythm interpretation)
- Central line and Foley catheter care
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Medical procedure preparation
- IV maintenance
- Chemo administration support
- Team-oriented with a patient-centered focus
- BLS certified
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), In Progress
Degree
BSN, RN
Clinical Work Experience
- BMT/Oncology Unit (Capstone Clinical), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Delivered direct care to immunocompromised oncology patients, supporting chemotherapy administration and symptom management., Collaborated with oncology teams on patient-centered care plans and infection control protocols.
- Pediatrics/NICU Clinical Rotation, Saint Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Provided medication administration and neonatal assessments under RN supervision., Educated families on pediatric care plans and supported discharge readiness.
- Critical Care/ICU Clinical Rotation, Saint Joseph’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Assisted in managing critically ill patients, performing advanced assessments, and implementing life-saving interventions.
- Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby Unit Clinical, Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Assisted with labor support, deliveries, newborn assessments, and lactation consultations., Provided postpartum education on newborn care and maternal recovery.
- Behavioral Health Clinical, BJC Psychiatric Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Delivered therapeutic communication strategies and ensured patient safety in behavioral health crisis management.
- Acute Care Medicine ClinicalBarnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, Provided nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, wound care, and mobility assistance. Monitored for signs of clinical deterioration and reported promptly to the interdisciplinary team.
Affiliations
- 3.86 GPA
- Honors: Dean’s List, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- UMSL- BJC Summer Externship
- CUM LAUDE
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Caregiver
Love-Care Home Health
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
LASC Child Development Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri
Associate of Arts - Natural Science
Los Angeles Southwest College
Diploma -
Saint Joseph’s High School
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