Keira Jacobs, RN/BSN/PHN
Keira Jacobs, RN, is a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse currently practicing at Carrillo Surgery Center in Santa Barbara County, California. She earned her Associate of Science in Science and Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Math and Biomedical Sciences from Santa Barbara City College and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at California State University Channel Islands, where she excelled in public health, leadership, and research. With a strong academic foundation and over 1,100 hours of clinical experience in trauma care across multiple levels at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Cottage Hospital, Keira has developed a well-rounded understanding of acute care and patient-centered nursing.
Throughout her career, Keira has cultivated expertise in clinical decision-making, conflict resolution, and critical thinking, enabling her to provide high-quality, compassionate care in fast-paced and complex medical settings. Her experience spans various areas of hospital care, equipping her to contribute effectively to collaborative healthcare teams and support optimal patient outcomes. Keira emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellence in her practice, consistently striving to enhance both her skills and the quality of care she delivers.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Keira is committed to ongoing learning and community engagement. She values knowledge, teamwork, and professional growth, actively seeking opportunities to expand her expertise and contribute to the well-being of her patients. Through her dedication to nursing, Keira exemplifies the qualities of a skilled, empathetic, and proactive healthcare provider, committed to making a positive impact on every patient and team she serves.
• California State University Channel Islands - Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing - 2018
• Santa Barbara City College - Associate of Arts and Sciences - 2013
• Public Health
• ACLS
• BLS
• Currently Working on Obtaining her TNCC-will get by the end of this year
• Disability recognition - Best Day Foundation - 2018
• Multi-Cultural Award 2018 - CSU Channel Islands
• Compassionate Care Recognition 2018-Present
• Mandated Reporter Recognition 2018-Present
• Gold's Gym SoCal Challenge Champion 2020
• ANA
• PETA
• Animal Shelter Volunteer
• Special Olympics
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Perioperative care
- Surgery
- Nursing
- Ambulatory Care
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most about practicing medicine is the opportunity to make a lasting impact on my patients’ lives. Being a part of their health journey, guiding them through care and witnessing the difference it makes is incredibly rewarding. Additionally, many of the patients I come across have lifelong issues and for some, treatments are only a temporary fix. However, the noticeable impact I get to see on their faces when our time is finalized-whether tears or a smile from having been relieved of pain-is all worth it and the most priceless gift I could ever give and receive.
Locations
Carrillo Surgery Center
Santa Barbara, California 93101