Trachessa Marks, APRN,PMHNP-BC,MSN,RN
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared to excel in dynamic medical environments. Proven capability in delivering consistent patient care and enhancing treatment processes. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing priorities, ensuring optimal team performance. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and maintaining meticulous medical records.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care during shifts.
- Monitor vital signs and document changes to assess patient conditions accurately.
- Participate in float assignments across various departments to support nursing staff needs.
- Conduct patient assessments to identify immediate healthcare requirements and interventions needed.
- Provide education to patients and families regarding care plans and discharge instructions.
- Streamline communication among staff, enhancing patient handoff processes between shifts effectively.
- Implement feedback from team members to improve workflow within fast-paced environments.
- Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2018 - 2023
- Administer critical medications and treatments following established nursing protocols and guidelines.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and document changes for accurate health assessments.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care in fast-paced environments.
- Engage with families to provide education on care plans and discharge processes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care delivery standards.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse(travel)
St Agnes Medical and Burn Center
Fresno, CA
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Administer psychiatric medications according to established protocols and treatment plans.
- Monitor patients' mental health symptoms and document changes for accurate assessments.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify immediate mental health needs and interventions.
- Evaluate patient behaviors and responses to interventions during daily care routines.
- Maintain patient safety by monitoring behaviors and intervening as necessary during crises.
- Built rapport with culturally diverse patients through compassionate, individualized care practices.
- Implemented feedback from peers to improve workflows in fast-paced clinical environments.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (travel)
JPS Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Administer psychiatric medications according to established nursing protocols and treatment plans.
- Document patient behaviors and responses to interventions for accurate health assessments.
- Evaluate mental health symptoms through thorough patient assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, encouraging peer support and open communication among participants.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or selfharm.
Travel Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital
New Orleans, LA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols and nursing guidelines.
- Monitor and document vital signs to support accurate patient health assessments.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver holistic, patient-centered care during shifts.
- Travel between facilities to provide nursing care across diverse clinical settings.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to enhance communication regarding patient progress.
- Adapt quickly to new environments, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2017 - 2018
- Administer medications and treatments following established trauma care protocols and guidelines.
- Monitor and document vital signs to assess patients' traumatic injuries effectively.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely interventions for trauma patients.
- Participate in emergency response drills to enhance preparedness for trauma situations.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that elevate patient safety standards in trauma care.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare providers by serving as the primary liaison between physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff members in high-stress environments.
- Prevented long-term disability in stroke victims with rapid assessment of neurological deficits and initiation of prompt interventions per established guidelines.
- Contributed to departmental research projects aiming at improving clinical practice standards within trauma nursing specialty area.
- Served as an effective preceptor for nursing students completing their clinical rotations in the trauma unit, providing constructive feedback and guidance throughout their learning experiences.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2016
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital sign monitoring
- Behavioral health care
- Discharge planning
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
PMHNP-BC (March 2025)
Registered Nurse( February 2017)
CPI
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Float Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse(travel)
St Agnes Medical and Burn Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (travel)
JPS Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Oschner Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2018 - 2023
Trauma Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
01.2017 - 2018
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University And A&M College