JENNIFER ZAHARA
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 8 years of experience providing care to students age 3 to 12. Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Rockwall ISD
09.2016 - Current
- RN performing physical and mental assessments
- Provides care for student and staff health needs
- Provides special procedures for students with medical needs
- Care for students with medical conditions requiring acute care
- Educates students, staff, and family members
- CPR instructor for Rockwall ISD staff members.
Clinical Oncology Nurse
Urology Clinics of North Texas Radiation Center
11.2006 - 10.2016
- Sole clinic RN performing physical and mental assessments
- Follows patient care from diagnosis until radiation discharge
- Administered flu shots and performed TB tests
- Started IVs and notifies the doctor as patient emergencies arise
- Educates patients and family members
- Works closely with oncologist and radiation therapists.
Clinical Nurse, Sedation Team/Radiology
Children’s Medical Center
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Perform physical assessments and starting IV’s for patient care
- Administer sedation medications for diagnostic procedures
- Provide comprehensive airway monitoring and management.
Clinical Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Children’s Medical Center
07.2002 - 02.2004
- Provided post anesthesia care to children
- Interpret EKG changes
- Assisted patients and families with handling emotional issues associated with critical care.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Baylor University
Waco, TX12.2000
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Rapport Building
- Decision-Making
- Epipen Administration
- Emergency Services Coordination
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Infection control measures
- Acute Illness Recognition
Certification
- BLS Instructor, 01/2025
- Registered Nurse, Texas RN-677368, present
Timeline
School Nurse
Rockwall ISD
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Oncology Nurse
Urology Clinics of North Texas Radiation Center
11.2006 - 10.2016
Clinical Nurse, Sedation Team/Radiology
Children’s Medical Center
02.2005 - 11.2006
Clinical Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Children’s Medical Center
07.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Baylor University