Sara Jenkins BSN, RN.
Santa Fe Springs,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at City of Hope, excelling in rapid response assessments and critical care management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and enhance patient outcomes through effective education and collaboration. Skilled in electronic health records and committed to adherence to treatment protocols, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rapid Response Nurse
City of Hope
Duarte, California
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted rapid response assessments to identify critical changes in patient conditions.
- Facilitated continuity of care for oncology patients facing acute clinical deterioration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, traveler
ESP Personnel Travel Nursing
Thousand Oaks, California
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Dessert Valley Hospital - ER department
- Emanate Health Inter - ER department
- San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital – ICU & ER department
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse ICU
Prime Health Care, La Palma
La Palma, California
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and managed intravenous hemodynamic therapies.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in critical care ICU environment.
- Documented patient information in electronic health record systems.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prolink Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Martin Luther King Community Hospital- ER department
- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital - ER department
- Kaiser West Los Angeles - ER department
- Navigated complex healthcare environments to provide timely and efficient nursing services.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
Stroke Coordinator
Prime Healthcare, San Dimas Community Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of stroke program to enhance patient outcomes.
- Abstracted and analyzed stroke data, distributing actionable reports to team members to inform clinical decisions.
- Facilitated community education programs and stroke certification to improve awareness and preparedness.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
PIH Health Downey Hospital
Downey, California
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely achievement of project objectives.
- Supported colleagues through guidance and resources to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood, California
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Guided newly graduated registered nurses through training program to enhance clinical skills and confidence.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care and ensure compliance with established protocols.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams effectively.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize nurse coverage in critical areas.
Clinical Nursing Service Specialist
CVS Specialty Pharmacy
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Education, Sales, Enablement Sales Training Medical Device & Disease States.
- Clinical case management of patients with Pulmonary hypertension and other rare and chronic diseases.
- Provided education and training on extremely complex medical devices and therapies to patients and family.
- Worked with sales teams in the West Region to provide sales support and training to ensure high quality clinical talk tracks and a clinical presence for interactions with critical accounts.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos, California
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as preceptor for newly graduated registered nurses in clinical settings.
- Utilized advanced nursing skills in stroke and STEMI treatment facilities to enhance care delivery.
Clinical Nurse Service Specialist
KabaFusion Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Case Management Patient and Family Education Communication.
- Case manager for a high volume of patient caseloads, responsible for planning, organizing, and directing homecare services.
- Nursing emphasis on community health education and IV therapy training.
- Ensured proper communication with patient families to foster a collaborative approach to patient cases and a high customer satisfaction rating.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
White Memorial Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
- Rapid response assessment
- Critical care management
- Patient safety protocols
- Treatment protocol adherence
- Electronic health records
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Patient education
Certification
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association
- PALS Certification, American Heart Association
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
Volunteer Experience
Whittier Area Community Church, 01/2016, On a multi-specialty team of emergency responders including police, fire, and medical personnel to ensure the safety of all visitors and members during large scale events., Planning and execution of safety plans and emergency preparedness utilizing collaborative leadership principles and a strong emphasis on community relationships.
References
References provided by request. Along with Recognition letters of outstanding care.
Personal Information
Title: Critical Care Registered Nurse
Languages
- Medical Spanish
- English
- Medical Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rapid Response Nurse - City of Hope
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse ICU - Prime Health Care, La Palma
10.2024 - 02.2025
Stroke Coordinator - Prime Healthcare, San Dimas Community Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Prolink Travel Nursing
09.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - PIH Health Downey Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Lakewood Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, traveler - ESP Personnel Travel Nursing
11.2020 - 10.2025
Clinical Nursing Service Specialist - CVS Specialty Pharmacy
07.2019 - 11.2020
Clinical Nurse Service Specialist - KabaFusion Specialty Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Los Alamitos Medical Center
04.2017 - 05.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse - White Memorial Medical Center
06.2013 - 04.2017
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College - Associate of Applied Science,
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing