JENNIFER KNIGHT RN
Landers
Summary
Registered nurse with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new environments.. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
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
- Manage care plans
- Attend quality measure meeting
Registered Nurse (Per Diem / Contract)
Clipboard Health
Palm Springs, CA
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided RN coverage across multiple care settings, including home health and post-acute care
Performed comprehensive patient assessments and identified changes in condition
Administered IV and oral medications and monitored therapeutic response
Managed wound care, chronic conditions, and symptom control
Coordinated care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EMR systems
Adapted quickly to new environments, workflows, and patient acuity
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.
Back Office Medical Assistant
Moore Orthopedics
Anchorage, AK
01.2006 - 08.2016
- Created new patient charts and scanned documentation before and after appointments into EHR system.
- Assisted with splint applications
- Assisted with steroid injections
- Placed laboratory tests and scan results in EMR for provider review.
- Helped with phlebotomy work by drawing blood for tests and giving common injections for immunization and treatment.
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
Registered Nurse (Per Diem / Contract)
Clipboard Health
06.2025 - 10.2025
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
Back Office Medical Assistant
Moore Orthopedics
01.2006 - 08.2016
Associate’s - Registered Nursing
Copper Mountain College
Associate of Science - Psychology
Copper Mountain College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governor's University