Gabriella Trevino
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with over seven years of experience in patient-centered care. Expertise in clinical assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and chronic disease management. Proven ability to manage complex patient needs and collaborate in diverse healthcare environments, ensuring high-quality care through strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
New Journeys Behavioral Health
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes to maintain smooth unit flow.
- Assisted with intake screenings, updates, and communication of patient status changes.
- Supported behavioral health staff with patient safety checks and observation rounds.
- Coordinated daily psychiatric nursing workflows to support safe, consistent patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Supported de-escalation efforts during crisis situations using calm, therapeutic communication.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Discovery Behavioral Health/Center for Discovery
09.2019 - 01.2026
- Delivered specialized nursing care to adolescents diagnosed with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, with consideration for co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, registered dietitians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored patients during meals and post-meal observation periods, reinforcing treatment protocols and providing emotional support throughout the recovery process.
- Administered medications and monitored pediatric patients for side effects, maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support individualized treatment plans and care coordination.
- Promoted a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, and regulatory compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA08-2025
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sri Sai Krish Institute
Orange04-2019
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr High School
Cerritos, CA06-2017
Skills
- Psychiatric nursing
- Medication management
- IV Therapy & Intravenous Access
- Nursing assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Patient safety monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Provider communication
- Diabetes & Insulin Management
- Therapeutic communication
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — California | License #706338
- IV Therapy Certification
- Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse
New Journeys Behavioral Health
06.2025 - 06.2026
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Discovery Behavioral Health/Center for Discovery
09.2019 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Santa Ana College
Vocational Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Sri Sai Krish Institute
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr High School