Jennifer Porras
Downey,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in the New Grad RN Residency Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
PIH Health Hospital
Whittier, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Provided basic nursing care to patients in various units including Medical/Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, and Transitional Care Unit
- Assisted nurses with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs for up to 12 patients daily
- Observed for and reported any changes in patient condition to primary nurse
Hospital Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
Downey, CA
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted six nursing staff members with the transportation of specimens and maintained the medical supply room, ensuring patient rooms were consistently restocked with necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided reception support in a Telemetry Unit by answering patient call lights and offering general information to visitors and families.
- Served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Certified Lifeguard
LA County
Los Angeles
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted swimming lessons for children from ages 6 months to 17 years old.
- Demonstrated proper rescue techniques and CPR and AED training when needed.
- Educated patrons on safety procedures while participating in water activities within their skill level range.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles 12-2021
Skills
- CNL Internship (300 hours) Regina Residence; Orange, CA May-Aug 2024
- Mental Health Clinical Laboratory (90 hours) Canyon Ridge Medical Center Jan-April 2024
- Community Health (90 hours) Catholic Charities of Orange County; Garden Grove, CA
- Maternity and Newborn (90 hours) St Joseph Medical Center; Orange, CA Aug-Dec 2023
- Pediatrics (90 hours) Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA Aug-Dec 2023
- Medical Surgical II (135 hours) UCI Medical Center; Orange, CA May-Aug 2023
- Medical Surgical I (135 hours) Cedar's-Sinai; Marina Del Rey, CA Jan-May 2023
- Nursing Fundamentals (180 hours) Anaheim Crest Nursing Center; Anaheim, CA Aug-Dec 2022
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, American Heart Association - expires April 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, American Heart Association - expires April 2026
- Basic Life Support CPR Certification, American Heart Association - expires April 2026
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
PIH Health Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Hospital Volunteer
PIH Health Hospital Downey
05.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Lifeguard
LA County
04.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cal State Los Angeles