Jennifer Weddington
San Dimas,CA
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Nurse bringing 20 years of experience of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff and providers. Established history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
04.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Emerald
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained flexibility as a Travel ED Registered Nurse by adapting quickly to different hospital systems, policies, procedures, and electronic medical record platforms while providing consistent levels of exceptional patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Advantage Rn
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained flexibility as a Travel ED Registered Nurse by adapting quickly to different hospital systems, policies, procedures, and electronic medical record platforms while providing consistent levels of exceptional patient care.
- Promoted teamwork by collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing staff, technicians, and support staff to provide comprehensive emergency care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citrus Valley Health System
09.2005 - 12.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CAHigh School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School
Covina, CASkills
- Emergency Care
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Care
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Great Catch Award 2022
- Daisy Award recipient 2019
- ENA member
Certification
- RN License #675983
- NIHSS 2026
- ACLS 2027
- PALS 2027
- BLS. 2026
- ENCP 2028
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
04.2015 - Current
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Emerald
06.2013 - 04.2015
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Advantage Rn
01.2012 - 05.2013
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Citrus Valley Health System
09.2005 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Charter Oak High School