MARSEILLE TRINIDAD
Van Nuys
Summary
RN with experience in/Medical-Surgical and Psychiatric Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Geriatric Nurse
Los Angeles Jewish Home AGPU
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Facilitated smooth transitions between care settings by coordinating with other healthcare professionals and communicating effectively with patients and families.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular assessments and promptly addressing any signs of decline or potential complications.
- Assessed fall risks among the elderly population, implementing targeted prevention strategies to reduce injury occurrences.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Supported patients experiencing cognitive decline by implementing individualized interventions based on their unique needs and preferences.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
Detox Nurse
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Promoted a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery by fostering trust, open communication, and empathy with patients.
- Consistently maintained a high level of professional conduct and confidentiality while working with sensitive patient information.
- Enhanced patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs and appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, evaluations, treatments, and medication administration in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved patient recovery rates by implementing effective detox protocols and providing compassionate care.
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Head-to-toe assessment/problem-focused assessment, medical history assessment.
- Lab value review, reporting of critical lab values/change in condition to physician, monitoring for change in orders.
- PEG/G-J tube continuous and scheduled bolus feeding.
- Insertion of foley catheter for retention and strict I&O; Insertion of straight catheter for urine sample collection.
- Insertion of peripheral IV access sites; PICC/Midline line dressing changes; IV site assessment.
- Infection prevention practices/signs of sepsis assessment.
- Management of flexi-seal.
- Wound/Pressure ulcer assessment, monitoring, and dressing changes.
- Suctioning patients with tracheostomy.
- Monitoring EKG rhythms, vital signs, and change in lab values.
- Admitting patients; Medication administration; Sample collections.
- Administering Antibiotic IVPB, IV fluids and medications, TPN, and Blood Transfusions.
- Assist with turning patients every two hours and patient hygiene needs.
- Blood sugar monitoring and Insulin administration.
- Preparing patients for procedures.
Charge RN
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Floated as charge nurse to different specialty mental health units.
- Neurologically assessed and managed withdrawal and detox patients' status.
- Used verbal de-escalation to reduce codes and volatile situations.
- Monitored vital signs, performed blood glucose testing and urine testing, and administered medications.
- Assisted patients who are gravely disabled with ADL.
- Communicated with internists and psychiatrists as needed and noted verbal orders.
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients.
- Responded to codes and volatile situations.
- Managed patient charts, documented patient observations, and organized treatment plans.
- Trained and oriented new RN staff to hospital policies and protocols.
- Maintained patient privacy and disclosure per HIPAA law.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Los Angeles, CA01.2012
Skills
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- Wound assessment, monitoring, and dressing changes
- Electronic health records
- Computer Literate
- Clinical documentation
- Bilingual in English and Tagalog
- Culturally Sensitive
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Prioritizing per urgency
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of California, 2012-Present
- Public Health Nurse, State of California, 2012-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Fire Card
Timeline
Psychiatric Geriatric Nurse
Los Angeles Jewish Home AGPU
04.2022 - 05.2025
Detox Nurse
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2021
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2017
Charge RN
Del Amo Behavioral Health System
03.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
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