Katrina Jenkins

Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – FEMA
• Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training (RN) – California Board of Registered Nursing
• Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter Training – Advanced Skills (RN) – California Board of Registered Nursing
• Administering Vaccines – California Department of Public Health (EZIZ)
• Preparing Vaccines – California Department of Public Health (EZIZ)
• Storing Vaccines – California Department of Public Health (EZIZ)
• Monitoring Vaccine Storage Unit Temperatures – California Department of Public Health (EZIZ)

Kaiser Permanente San Marcos – Medical-Surgical Unit

• Student Nurse, 112 hours
• Delivered hands-on care to diverse adult patients in a high-acuity medical-surgical environment.
• Performed head-to-toe assessments, administered medications under supervision, and participated in discharge planning.

Rady Children’s Hospital – Pediatric Nursing

• Student Nurse, 92 hours
• Provided developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients across various age groups.
• Assisted in administering medications and performing physical assessments under RN supervision.

UC San Diego Health – Labor & Delivery/Postpartum (Jacobs Medical Center)

• Student Nurse, 91 hours
• Supported laboring patients through vaginal and cesarean births, providing postpartum care for mothers and newborns.
• Monitored fetal heart tones, assisted with prenatal and postpartum procedures, and educated mothers on breastfeeding and newborn care.

Sharp Rehabilitation Center – Med/Surgical/Geriatric Care

• Student Nurse, 80 hours
• Cared for patients with complex rehabilitation and geriatric needs, including mobility support and medication management.
• UC San Diego Health – Psychiatric Nursing Unit (Hillcrest Medical Center)
• Student Nurse, 72 hours
• Delivered compassionate care to patients with acute mental health conditions.
• Engaged in therapeutic communication, behavior observation, and crisis prevention strategies.

UC San Diego Health – Critical Care & Acute Care Rotations

• Student Nurse | 112 hours
• Departments: Burn IMU, Burn ICU, 11 East Tele PCU, 10 East PCU, Emergency Department (ED), Operating Room (OR), Interventional Radiology (IR)
• Completed rotations across multiple critical care and high-acuity specialty units, gaining experience with complex patient populations and rapid clinical decision-making.
• Observed and assisted with emergency interventions, surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and advanced nursing care for burn and intermediate-care patients.
• Strengthened adaptability and interdisciplinary communication while working with diverse care teams in fast-paced environments.

UC San Diego Health – Community & Population Health

• Student Nurse | 96 hours
• Participated in community outreach, health promotion, and disease-prevention initiatives across San Diego County.
• Conducted community assessments, assisted in wellness education events, and supported efforts focused on addressing social determinants of health.
• Collaborated with public health teams to promote equitable access to resources and improve population-level outcomes.