Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Trina Van Cott

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Pleasanton,CA
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Work History

Clerical Pr

Fremont Chapel of the Roses Mortuary | undefinedundefined
  • Handle multiple phone lines for two locations, Greet families/visitors
  • Process Death Certificates, Permits, Obituaries, Clergy Records
  • Create Memorial Books/Cards/Folders; Filing as needed
  • Manage information using QuickBooks, ACS

Registered Nurse

4 Years 10 Months
Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley | 12.2021 - Current
  • Reinforce patient understanding of recovery milestones, self-care, and home-care expectations
  • Educate families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
  • Document maternal and newborn assessments accurately in electronic health records
  • Perform comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
  • Increase patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the postpartum period.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes in the postpartum period.

Registered Nurse

10 Years 9 Months
Stanford Childrens Health | 01.2016 - Current
  • Assess postpartum mothers and newborns, monitoring vital signs, lochia, fundal tone, and recovery progress
  • Educate families on breastfeeding, infant care, discharge instructions, and warning signs requiring follow-up
  • Administer medications and supported pain management, uterine recovery, and patient comfort
  • Collaborate with obstetric providers, lactation support, and nursery staff to coordinate care plans
  • Recognize postpartum complications, escalating concerns for hemorrhage, infection, hypertension, or depression
  • Assist with newborn safety checks, feeding support, and routine post-delivery care
  • Promote breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.

Registered Nurse –Intermediate ICU, Telemetry

18 Years 7 Months
Stanford Hospital and Clinics | 03.2008 - Current
  • Provided direct care to cardiac patients after stent and catheterization procedures.
  • Perform physical assessments, obtain vital signs, administer medications
  • Execute plans of care, evaluate patient responses to interventions
  • Provide discharge planning and patient/family education

Education

Diploma

John F. Kennedy High School | Fremont, CA | 06.1998

Received

BSN - Nursing

Samuel Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 12-2007

AA Degree

Ohlone College | Fremont, CA | 05-2003
Received

Skills

Maternal care
High-risk care
Preeclampsia care
Breastfeeding support
Patient documentation
Family-centered care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Compassionate care
Emotional support

Accomplishments

RN-Certified Maternal Newborn Nurse

RITE Graduate, Increase Breastfeeding Rates

Certification

Basic Life Support – Current

Neonatal Resuscitation - Current

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - through December 31, 2026

Maternal Newborn Nurse RN Certification - Aug 2020 - Current

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Stanford Healthcare Tri Valley
12.2021 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

Stanford Childrens Health
01.2016 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse –Intermediate ICU, Telemetry

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
03.2008 - CurrentRead More

Ohlone College

AA Degree
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Clerical Pr

Fremont Chapel of the Roses Mortuary
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John F. Kennedy High School

Diploma
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Samuel Merritt College

BSN from Nursing
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Trina Van Cott