Jennifer Smith
About Jennifer Smith
Jennifer Smith is a Risk Manager at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with over a decade of experience in healthcare risk management and a background in operating room nursing.
Current Position at Scripps Health
Jennifer Smith currently serves as a Risk Manager at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, United States. She brings extensive experience in healthcare risk management, having worked in this field for over a decade. In her role, she is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks to ensure patient safety and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Past Experience as Operating Room Nurse
Jennifer Smith previously worked as an Operating Room Nurse at Scripps Health from 2011 to 2013. In this position, she played a crucial role in patient care during surgical procedures. Her responsibilities included assisting surgeons, managing operating room equipment, and ensuring sterile conditions. Prior to this, she worked as an Operating Room Nurse at Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 2005 to 2009.
Experience as Traveling Nurse
From 2009 to 2011, Jennifer Smith was employed as a Traveling Nurse by Amn Healthcare in Coppell, Texas. During this period, she gained diverse clinical experience by working in multiple healthcare facilities across different states. This role enhanced her adaptability and broadened her expertise in patient care across various settings.
Career Transition to Risk Management
In 2013, Jennifer Smith transitioned from her role as an Operating Room Nurse to a Risk Manager at Scripps Health. This move marked the beginning of her career in healthcare risk management, where she has since dedicated her efforts to enhancing patient safety and minimizing risks within the healthcare environment. Her background in nursing provides her with a unique perspective on clinical risks and patient care procedures.
Geographical Work Experience
Jennifer Smith has accumulated professional experience in multiple states, including California, Texas, and Wisconsin. Her diverse work history includes positions as an Operating Room Nurse and a Traveling Nurse. This geographical variability in her career has provided her with a broad understanding of healthcare practices across different regions.