Maxinne Casquejo
Torrance
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
Torrance, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Selected for a structured Emergency Department RN Fellowship Program with emphasis on emergency nursing foundations.
- Participating in didactic education, skills labs, and simulation training prior to clinical floor orientation.
- Completing coursework on ED workflows, triage principles (ESI), trauma response, sepsis protocols, stroke alerts, and cardiac emergencies.
- Training in emergency nursing skills including EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, telemetry, and rapid patient assessment.
- Engaging in high-fidelity simulation scenarios for code blue, rapid response, and emergency interventions.
- Learning ED documentation standards and clinical communication using Epic and SBAR.
- Collaborating with educators, preceptors, and interdisciplinary team members to prepare for transition to bedside emergency care.
- Maintaining required certifications and competencies per fellowship curriculum.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Santa Monica, CA
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit with a typical 5:1 patient ratio (or 4:1 for telemetry patients), prioritizing patient safety, clinical accuracy, and compassionate care.
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition with timely intervention.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, case managers, palliative care, and therapy services—to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Perform clinical procedures including IV therapy, wound care, blood transfusions, medication administration (including high-alert and scheduled PRNs), and post-operative monitoring.
- Deliver compassionate end-of-life care, including initiation and management of comfort care measures, medication titration for symptom relief, family support, and emotional presence during the dying process.
- Utilize EPIC electronic health record system to accurately chart assessments, nursing interventions, medication administration, care plans, and patient education in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Provide patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment, discharge planning, and health maintenance, ensuring clear communication and support.
- Participate in bedside shift report, interdisciplinary rounds, safety huddles, and quality improvement initiatives.
Licensed School Nurse
Vital Nurse Services
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Provide health services to students and staff members.
- Implement specialized healthcare procedures such as blood sugar testing, insulin administration, g-tube feedings, seizure procedures, turning and lifting routines, assistive apparatus, etc.
- Act as a healthcare resource for students and staff.
- Evaluate the health and well-being of students and staff members.
- Build rapport with students with physical, mental, or educational disabilities.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to address students' daily health needs,
enhancing overall school health programs. - Oversee comprehensive health assessments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Travel to multiple schools within a district.
COVID-19 Tester
Jeff Wills Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted COVID-19 testing in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and patient information.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline testing processes.
- Trained new staff on testing protocols and safety measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2011
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, California, CA12-2008
High School Diploma -
West High School
Torrance, CA06-2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
Certification
- California Registered Nurse (RN) License, Board of Registered Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Saint John's Health Center
09.2024 - 02.2026
Licensed School Nurse
Vital Nurse Services
04.2024 - 09.2024
COVID-19 Tester
Jeff Wills Inc.
02.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Los Angeles Harbor College
High School Diploma -
West High School