Jennifer Bianca Lorenzetti
CA
Summary
Dynamic and ambitious Registered Nurse bringing 19 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven 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. In addition hands-on experience in supervisory nursing roles bringing strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Westways Staffing Services
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Core Med Staff
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Emphasis on care coordination for psychiatric admissions for juveniles, and patients across the lifespan recovering from mental health disorders.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff, including Social Workers and Case management teams to organize successful patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
GQR Global Markets
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated as an effective team member in a 95 bed ER serving primarily pediatric populations on the greater Los Angeles area. STEMI receiving and Stroke Receiving hospital.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing patient presentations.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Corratel Healthcare-Kaiser South Bay
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Emergency -1 Response
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw delivery of care for an upwards of 400+ patients at festivals providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, law enforcement, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and Medical Assistants.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Coast Medical Service-Foothill Regional
Tustin
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of medical records.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and recognizing outstanding contributions from team members.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Irvine
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Disseminated reports and briefings for Mental Health program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse Crisis Intervention Panelist
Golden West College
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Implemented a crisis intervention program for law enforcement across Southern California through a government funded grant.
- Participated in mental health education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities with up to 30 law enforcement personnel daily.
- Collaborated with the professional mental health community including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and those with lived experience to develop a state required program for law enforcement regarding crisis intervention techniques, including deescalation and treatment of mental health disorders in the field.
Registered Nurse-Emergency/Trauma, and Psych.
ProCare One/Premier Nursing Services (See Below)
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked within inpatient psychiatric facility and ER, including inpatient detox.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Promoted recovery and wellness by providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on coping strategies and available resources.
Registered Nurse-Health Service Program Manager
Foothill Unity Center
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as program manager for non-profit medical clinic serving the unhoused population, those suffering from substance abuse, and children with disabilities.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions using electronic medical record.
- Delivered high level of quality care to upwards of 250 patients in diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Intercommunity Health Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients in an approved pediatric emergency department, seeing an upwards of 150 patients per day
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Department
PIH Health Downey Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2011
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Approved Nursing Solutions-Foothill Regional
12.2022 - Current
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse
Passport Health, Travel Clinic
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Perform 10-15 travel consultations daily for pediatric and adult patients traveling internationally in accordance with Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization recommendations cutaneous, and oral vaccines to patients across lifespan
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Dispense malaria chemoprophylaxis medications, various antibiotics, and altitude prevention medications to patients in clinic setting
- Participate in various CDC training regarding disease prevention and treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
La Palma, CA03.2022
Associate of Arts Degree - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2011
Associate of Science - Applied Mathematics
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05.2009
Skills
- Hospital experience- Emergency & Behavioral Health
- Charge Nurse experience
- Mentoring Staff
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient safety and advocacy
- Shared governance
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Excellent Communication
Additional Information
- 2019 Mental Health Advocate award- United States Congress and House of Representatives, Mental Health Association-Orange County, CA.
Certification
California Board Certified Registered Nurse: Lic. 800350
Management of Assaultive Behavior
Advanced Cardiac /Pediatric Life Support
BLS-Basic Life Support
Los Angeles Fire Card
Certified Military Caregiver
NIHSS
ProCare/Premier:
- UCI, Orange, CA
- St Jude, Fullerton, CA
- St Joseph, Orange, CA
- Queen of The Valley, West Covina, CA.
- Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Anaheim, CA.
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Westways Staffing Services
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Core Med Staff
10.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
GQR Global Markets
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Corratel Healthcare-Kaiser South Bay
12.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Approved Nursing Solutions-Foothill Regional
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emergency -1 Response
07.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Irvine
12.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Coast Medical Service-Foothill Regional
02.2020 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Passport Health, Travel Clinic
09.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse Crisis Intervention Panelist
Golden West College
06.2016 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse-Emergency/Trauma, and Psych.
ProCare One/Premier Nursing Services (See Below)
08.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse-Health Service Program Manager
Foothill Unity Center
09.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Presbyterian Intercommunity Health Hospital
08.2011 - 09.2014
Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Department
PIH Health Downey Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts Degree - Nursing
Cerritos College
Associate of Science - Applied Mathematics
Fullerton College
California Board Certified Registered Nurse: Lic. 800350
Management of Assaultive Behavior
Advanced Cardiac /Pediatric Life Support
BLS-Basic Life Support
Los Angeles Fire Card
Certified Military Caregiver
NIHSS
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