JENNIFER KNIGHT RN
Landers
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor-Subacute
Palm Springs Health Care
Palm Springs
09.2025 - Current
- Administer IV anti-biotics and breathing treatments
- Ventilator management
- Change and maintain tracheostomy patency and perform deep suctioning
- Admit and discharge patients.
- Monitor for any change of condition and complete care plans.
- Delegate LVNs and CNAs
- Review care plans and do chart audits
- Wound care
- Receive and enter orders from MD
RN Case Manager
Palm Springs Health Care
Palm Springs
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed patients and developed individualized plans of care with the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinated and monitored care, services, and resources throughout skilled care stays.
- Communicated with patients, families, physicians, and third-party case managers.
- Supported safe discharge planning through education and community resource coordination.
- Ensured accurate documentation, appropriate level of care, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated licensed nursing and therapy staff within assigned caseload.
Cardiac Monitor Tech / Unit Clerk
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree
10.2020 - 10.2025
- Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms for up to 38 patients
- Support charge nurses with daily operations and interdisciplinary coordination
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement new safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in improved patient safety scores and a safer care environment.
ICU Preceptorship
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree
03.2025 - 05.2025
- 150 hours of hands on training.
- Provided patient centered care
- Assisted with advanced procedures: Intubations, arterial lines, PICC care, chest tubes.
- Titrated IV drips
- Management of critically ill patients.
Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided direct care for up to 12 high-acuity patients per shift on a fast-paced med-surg/telemetry unit, accurately recording vital signs and intake/output, contributing to early detection of clinical changes and a 20% decrease in rapid response team activations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
Joshua Tree
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Ensured safety, hygiene, and emotional well-being of residents.
- Assisted with ADLs for up to 20 residents per shift, contributing to a 30% reduction in falls through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention, recognized by nursing leadership for excellence in resident safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor's University
03-2026
Associate’s - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
05.2025
Associate of Science - Psychology
Copper Mountain College
05.2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptability
- Clear Communication
- Care Planning
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- EKG Interpretation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Family & Patient Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Order Entry & Charting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Education
- Wound Care
- Empathy
- Ventilator management
- EMR Systems
- Cerner
- Daisy Scheduling
- Epic
- Meditech
- Point Click Care
- MatrixCare
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California License, 95424192, 09/26
- Basic Life Support, 07/27
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 08/27
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, 07/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 07/27
- Ventilator and Tracheostomy Management, Critical Care Institute, 10/25
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist, CDC Train Institute, 10/25
References
- Heidi Steines, MSN, RN, 760-910-3038
- Trevor Six, DNP, APRN, NP-C, 304-216-6074
- Lisa Hendershot, DNP, PHN, RN, 509-860-5087
- Jan Sayre BSN, RN, 760-898-8004
Timeline
RN Supervisor-Subacute
Palm Springs Health Care
09.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Palm Springs Health Care
09.2025 - Current
ICU Preceptorship
Hi-Desert Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Cardiac Monitor Tech / Unit Clerk
Hi-Desert Medical Center
10.2020 - 10.2025
Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Hi-Desert Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center
06.2017 - 09.2018
Associate’s - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Copper Mountain College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor's University