Jamie Trenholme
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience across acute mental health, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings. Proven ability to lead quality and safety initiatives including 100 fall-free days and zero CAUTI outcomes through education, auditing, and frontline leadership. A trusted team lead, committee chair, and preceptor known for staff mentorship, regulatory readiness, and patient-centered care. Dedicated to the mission of VA San Diego since 2019 with a focus on clinical excellence and collaborative leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mental Health Inpatient Unit
VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, USA
02.2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments for patients with acute psychiatric conditions.
- Apply de-escalation and crisis management strategies to maintain unit safety.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and therapists on individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and symptom management.
- Serve as team lead and preceptor, mentor new staff and support unit operations.
- Participate in Mock Tracer activities to enhance regulatory readiness.
- Lead ongoing CAUTI Committee efforts, including staff education, reference material development, and targeted audits to reduce infection risk.
- Contribute to committees and quality initiatives focused on safety and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
VA San Diego Healthcare System
San Diego, USA
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Provide direct care for veterans with complex medical needs, including telemetry and IV therapy.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to acute clinical changes.
- Deliver patient and family education on disease processes and recovery.
- Precept new nurses and support clinical onboarding.
- Chaired Fall Committee; implemented audits and staff education, achieving 100 fall-free days.
- Led safe patient handling efforts and supported unit-level performance improvement.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital
San Diego, USA
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided intensive care to medically fragile patients with complex, life-threatening conditions, including acute respiratory distress, sepsis, and multi-organ failure.
- Managed ventilators, central lines, wound vacs, and high-risk medication infusions in collaboration with critical care teams.
- Performed rapid clinical assessments and interventions under pressure to stabilize deteriorating patients.
- Delivered care to patients with dual psychiatric and medical diagnoses, requiring nuanced communication and treatment planning.
- Mentored new nurses in managing high-acuity cases, reinforcing safety protocols and critical thinking in crisis situations.
Home Health Aide
AALL Care In Home Services
San Marcos, USA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided personal care for elderly patients, including bathing, dressing, and physical transfers, promoting dignity and independence.
- Supported patients with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and safe physical activity to enhance overall well-being.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families, offering emotional support and education on independent living strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA05.2018
Skills
- Acute Mental Health & Geriatric Psychiatric Care
- Crisis Prevention & Suicide Risk Management
- Comprehensive Physical & Mental Health Assessment
- Medication Administration (PO, IM, IV, SubQ)
- EMR Systems: CPRS, BCMA, Cerner, Epic
- Staff Education & Preceptorship
- Committee Leadership (Fall, CAUTI, SPHM)
- Quality Improvement & Regulatory Readiness (Mock Tracer)
- Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Conflict Resolution & Staff Support
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Veteran-Centered Care & Cultural Competency
- Workflow Optimization & Unit Operations Support
Certification
- Registered Nurse in CA, # 95169887, 01/31/28
- Certified Medical-Surgical Nursing, MSNCB #79372515, 05/31/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mental Health Inpatient Unit
VA San Diego Healthcare System
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
VA San Diego Healthcare System
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
Kindred Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2021
Home Health Aide
AALL Care In Home Services
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College