Jessikah Serrato
Pasadena
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hematology Oncology Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided outpatient care to pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diagnoses
- Performed age-appropriate assessments and implemented individualized plans of care
- Administered medications, including chemotherapy, per protocol with close monitoring for adverse reactions
- Performed advanced clinical skills including central line care, PIVs, blood draws, and NG tube management
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate outpatient care and inpatient admissions
- Educated and supported patients and families on treatment plans, medications, home care, safety, and symptom management
- Participated in staff education, mentorship, and ongoing professional development through the education council
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered comprehensive care to critically ill pediatric ICU patients, including assessments, continuous monitoring, medication administration, and management of life-sustaining equipment
- Developed and evaluated age and acuity appropriate plans of care using strong critical thinking and prioritization skills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and educated patients and families to support patient-centered care
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges while adhering to infection control, safety standards, and documentation policies
- Contributed to quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives; participated in competency development and simulation
- Precepted nursing students and supported staff education, onboarding, and mentorship through education and quality improvement committees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Law and Society
University of California
Riverside, CA01.2016
Skills
- Pediatric Critical Care (PICU)
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- High-Acuity Patient Assessment
- Emergency & Crisis Management
- Critical Thinking & Care Prioritization
- Time Management in Fast-Paced Settings
- Medication & IV Therapy Administration
- Central Line, Port & IV Access Management
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Infection Control & Aseptic Technique
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Communication
- HIPAA Compliance & Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) license #95286747
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- APHON
Timeline
Hematology Oncology Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
10.2024 - Current
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
07.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Law and Society
University of California