Meeko Barranco
We Level Up
Murrieta
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in detoxification and psychiatric care. Delivered comprehensive patient management for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through effective crisis intervention, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and navigating complex healthcare protocols.
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
10 Months- Perform thorough nursing assessments, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and implement individualized care plans using evidence-based withdrawal protocols (e.g., CIWA-Ar and COWS).
- Administer prescribed medications, including withdrawal management medications, psychiatric medications, and emergency interventions as indicated.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques to support patients experiencing psychiatric symptoms, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Complete, review, and sign nursing assessments and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) assessments to support appropriate level-of-care determinations and treatment planning.
- Performed leadership responsibilities on behalf of the Director of Nursing by reviewing clinical documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and signing off on assessments and ASAM documentation.
LVN
1 Year 4 Months- Provided care for patients with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral health diagnoses, including eating disorders, personality disorders (Clusters A, B, and C), substance use disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and other co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary treatment team to promote patient safety, therapeutic engagement, and recovery-focused care.
- Administered prescribed medications, tuberculosis (TB) testing, and other nursing treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Assisted with patient admissions, intake assessments, transfers, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
LVN
1 Year- Provided direct nursing care to patients undergoing medical detoxification from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances in an inpatient treatment setting.
- Performed comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, CIWA-Ar, COWS, and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) screenings to monitor withdrawal symptoms and patient safety.
- Monitored patients for withdrawal complications, changes in mental status, and medical emergencies, communicating findings promptly to providers.
LVN
1 Year- Provided one-on-one nursing care for elementary school students with complex medical needs, including Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Addison's disease.
- Administered prescribed medications, including insulin via injections and other routine medications, in accordance with physician orders and individualized healthcare plans (IHPs).
- Collaborated with parents, school staff, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers to promote safe, individualized care within the school setting.
LVN
1 Year- Provided direct nursing care to adult patients with acute medical and surgical conditions in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Retrieved and administered medications from the Pyxis automated dispensing system, including oral, enteral (G-tube), intranasal, subcutaneous insulin, and heparin injections, while adhering to the five rights of medication administration.
- Implemented physician orders, collected specimens, monitored blood glucose levels, and performed routine nursing procedures.
- Prepared and stabilized patients for transfer to higher levels of care, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while ensuring accurate handoff communication.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Bachelor of Science
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Diploma
Skills
School experience
Hospital experience
Med Surg and ICU experience
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Support
Venipuncture
Patient assessment
Clinical documentation
Acute care experience
Pediatrics
Patient & Family Education
Team Collaboration
Certification
- BLS Certification
- LVN
- ACLS Certification
- RN License
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
We Level Up
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
LVN
We Conquer Together
11.2023 - 03.2025Read More
LVN
South Coast Behavioral Health
06.2023 - 06.2024Read More
LVN
Maxim Health Staffing
06.2022 - 06.2023Read More
LVN
Monrovia Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022Read More
American Career College
Licensed Vocational Nursing from Diploma
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Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Associate Degree from Nursing
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West Coast University
Nursing Diploma from Bachelor of Science
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