LIZ PRITCHARD
Compassionate Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate pursuing Registered Nurse Residency. Leverages 24 years of bedside experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and evidence-based nursing education to provide safe, patient-centered care while advancing professional skills and supporting organizational goals.
Work History
Urgent Care Nurse / LVN
14 Years 8 Months- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, patient education, and triage.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
- Foster therapeutic relationships with patients and families through effective communication and education.
Volunteer
21 Years 8 Months- Developed outreach programs to engage community members in mission initiatives.
- Trained new volunteers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for mission trips, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and resources.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance efficiency in resource allocation.
LVN Nurse
5 Years- Provided nursing care for patients with acute, chronic, mental health, and infectious disease conditions.
- Responded to medical emergencies and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promoted patient safety while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Float Pool / Emergency Department Nurse
3 Years- Delivered nursing care in emergency and inpatient settings.
- Assisted with patient assessments, treatments, medication administration, and emergency interventions.
- Adapted quickly to multiple clinical units while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Vocational Nursing Program - Summit Career College
Skills
Accomplishments
- Inspirational Nursing Student Award
Selected for exemplifying compassion, resilience, servant leadership, and dedication to excellence in nursing education.
- San Bernardino County Chamber of Commerce Nominee
Recognized for significant contributions to community service, humanitarian outreach, and international medical mission work impacting vulnerable populations.
HONORS & DISTINCTIONS
Affiliations
Active member of Vida Life, Seeds of Hope, Lighthouse Riverside, and WOSOW Ministries, participating in community outreach programs focused on supporting underserved individuals and families through health education, advocacy, resource distribution, and compassionate service.
Founder and Executive Director, Servants Closet 357, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable populations through community outreach, humanitarian assistance, faith-based initiatives, and healthcare support. Responsible for coordinating volunteers, organizing community events, developing partnerships, and leading local and international service projects.
Collaborate alongside Kaiser Permanente physicians, healthcare consultants, and multidisciplinary professionals on medical mission and humanitarian outreach efforts. Participate in international service programs that provide healthcare support, health education, wellness screenings, and essential resources to underserved and underprivileged communities. Committed to improving access to care, promoting health equity, and serving diverse populations through compassionate, culturally sensitive care.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
- IV Therapy Certified
- Public Health Nurse Certificate
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- HIPAA Training
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- IHI Open School Certificates
- SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Medical-Surgical Nursing – Kaiser Permanente Riverside
- Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing – Kaiser Permanente Riverside
- Medical-Surgical / Cardiac Catheterization / Perioperative Services – St. Bernardine Medical Center
- Labor & Delivery | Postpartum | NICU – Kaiser Permanente Riverside & Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
- Mental Health Nursing – Riverside University Health System (Arlington Campus)
- Community Health Nursing – Riverside University Health System
Inspirational Award in Nursing
I was honored to receive the Inspirational Nursing Student Award in recognition of my leadership, initiative, and commitment to service throughout my nursing program. As part of this achievement, I developed and coordinated a mission-focused service project that united nursing students in humanitarian outreach efforts. I collaborated with and recruited experienced Kaiser Permanente physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals, many of whom have participated in multiple medical mission trips to Mexico, to mentor and support students throughout the project. Working under the supervision of these medical teams, students participated in providing health education, healthcare support, and essential resources to underserved communities. I organized events and service opportunities that allowed nursing students to apply compassionate, patient-centered care while developing leadership, teamwork, cultural competence, and community health skills. This experience demonstrated my ability to build partnerships, lead large-scale service initiatives, and inspire others to use their nursing knowledge to make a meaningful impact both locally and internationally.