Jessica Zepeda

Dedicated nursing student with 1000+ hours of hands-on experience in various clinical settings, including ED, ICU, and telemetry while excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to adapt in high-pressure environments while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Skilled in Epic EMR software and fluent in Spanish, enhancing patient communication and care delivery. Committed to delivering exceptional healthcare outcomes.

Earned Dean's List recognition for academic excellence in nursing studies.

• Vacaville Ranch Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility: 144 hours

Delivered compassionate care in a skilled nursing facility by assisting with ADLs, obtaining and recording vital signs, supporting medication administration, and observing/reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the healthcare team.

• Northbay Medical Center Fairfield Obstetrics: 120 hours

Assisted in the care of laboring and postpartum patients by monitoring maternal and fetal status, obtaining vital signs, performing newborn assessments, and supporting patient education on postpartum and newborn care. Observed cesarean section procedures as part of obstetric clinical experience.

• Napa State Hospital Psychiatric: 120 hours

Utilized therapeutic communication techniques, performed mental status assessments, observed medication management, and supported de-escalation and safety interventions. Observed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, gaining exposure to patient preparation, monitoring, and interdisciplinary care.

• Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical-surgical: 240 hours

Provided comprehensive nursing care in a medical-surgical unit, including head-to-toe assessments, medication administration (PO, subcutaneous, and IV push) under RN supervision, and documentation in Epic; assisted with wound care (dressing changes, skin assessments) and collaborated with interdisciplinary team, including exposure to case management and discharge planning.

• Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical-surgical, ICU, ED, telemetry: 264 hours

Completed clinical rotations across medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, and ED units; performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, medication administration (including prophylactics, antibiotics, and vasoactive drips such as norepinephrine) under RN supervision, and continuous patient monitoring; initiated IVs and performed lab draws in ED; documented all care in Epic and utilized Braun infusion pumps; managed up to four patients with full assessments, medication passes, rounding, and charting.

• Child Head Start Pediatrics: 120 hours (EXPECTED)

Completed pediatric health assessments (temperature, symptom screening) and reinforced infection control practices; supported cognitive and social development through structured activities, word identification, and positive behavior reinforcement.

• BLS certified
• NIH Stroke Scale certified
• Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter
• ACLS certified (AHA CARD BEING ISSUED)
• ECG Interpretation certification (EXPECTED)