Jennifer Schwartz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in healthcare, specializing in patient care and clinical operations. Proven leadership as a Relief Charge Nurse, effectively prioritizing, delegating, and coordinating patient care in fast-paced environments. Aiming to leverage clinical expertise and strong communication skills in a nursing leadership role to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
Woodland Hills, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced
- Prioritize patient needs and delegate assignments appropriately to promote safe and efficient workflow.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring timely clinical intervention.
- Interpret basic cardiac rhythms and communicate clinically significant findings appropriately.
- Utilize EPIC for accurate documentation, care coordination, and communication.
- Maintain compliance with Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
- Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
HENRY MAYO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Valencia, USA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to patients with varying clinical needs.
- Prioritized patient care activities based on acuity and clinical needs and delegated appropriate responsibilities.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement plans of care.
- Promoted patient education and therapeutic communication to support patient understanding and engagement.
Pharmacy Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE
Valencia, USA
06.2008 - 09.2021
- Processed physician medication orders with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety.
- Managed patient verification and medication-related workflows using the EPIC electronic health record.
- Provided compassionate and professional customer service while addressing patient questions and concerns.
- Developed extensive knowledge of healthcare operations, medication workflows, patient service, and electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Science - Biological & Physical Sciences
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CASkills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Serve as Relief Charge Nurse, supporting daily clinical operations and coordinating patient care activities
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Interpret basic cardiac rhythms and communicate clinically significant findings appropriately
- Staff Coordination & Delegation
- Nursing Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Maintain compliance with Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certified
- NIH/Stroke Certification
- Hospital Fire & Life Safety
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse
KAISER PERMANENTE
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
HENRY MAYO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Assistant
KAISER PERMANENTE
06.2008 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Biological & Physical Sciences
College of the Canyons