Zarah V. Trinidad
Sacramento
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in neuroscience and telemetry care. Delivers high-quality patient-centered care by coordinating complex treatment plans within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in care coordination, discharge planning, and addressing barriers to safe transitions of care. Provides culturally competent education to diverse populations while ensuring adherence to patient safety standards. Proficient in EPIC and Cerner electronic health records; bilingual in English and Tagalog.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II, Neurosciences
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
Sacramento
05.2025 - Current
- Respond effectively to stroke alerts, codes, and emergency situations
- Performed comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale and frequent neuro checks, to monitor patient conditions and guide treatment decisions
- Provide direct nursing care to Neuro/Telemetry patients with conditions such as stroke, seizures, altered mental status, and cardiac arrhythmias
- Collaborate with case managers, social workers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Identified and addressed barriers to discharge (social, financial, clinical) to facilitate safe transitions of care and optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and post-discharge care to reduce readmissions
- Served as liaison and patient advocate, ensuring continuity of care and culturally competent communication among healthcare providers and patients
Laboratory Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, South Sacramento
Sacramento
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care planning and ensure timely diagnostics
- Mentored phlebotomy team members and coordinated workflows to optimize efficiency
- Supported operations to maintain continuity of care for patients
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures
LVN, Immunization – Epidemic Response
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Sacramento
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Administer flu, COVID-19, and routine vaccinations per CDC guidelines
- Educated patients on preventative care and community health to enhance awareness and promote healthier choices
- Ensured compliance with infection control and safety standards to safeguard patient well-being and minimize risk
Phlebotomist, Designated Trainer
Octapharma Plasma
Sacramento
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Trained new hires on clinical procedures, patient interaction, and compliance standards to enhance team competency
- Maintained regulatory standards, ensuring safety and compliance in patient care processes
- Provided patient education and support in high-volume clinical settings to improve patient understanding and care experience
- Perform venipuncture and maintain sterile technique for plasmapheresis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA09-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Sacramento, CA02-2025
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Lyceum of Subic Bay
Zambales03-2014
Skills
- Neurological assessments
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nurse, RN, Active
- California Board of Vocational and Psychiatric Technicians, VN, Active
- California Department of Public Health, CPT-1, Active
- American Heart Association, BLS, ACLS, PALS, Active
- NIH Stroke Scale Certified, Active
- 12-Lead EKG Interpretation, Active
Clinical Rotations
- Emergency Department, 135
- Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / ICU, 140
- Mental Health, 90
- Maternal Newborn & Pediatrics, 32
Additional Qualifications
- Experience collaborating with case management and social work teams
- Familiar with discharge planning workflows and transition-of-care coordination
- Knowledge of insurance authorization processes and discharge barriers
- Strong interest in pursuing Case Management Certification (CCM)
- Proven patient advocacy and culturally competent care delivery
Timeline
Registered Nurse II, Neurosciences
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
05.2025 - Current
Laboratory Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, South Sacramento
09.2022 - Current
LVN, Immunization – Epidemic Response
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Phlebotomist, Designated Trainer
Octapharma Plasma
07.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Unitek College
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Lyceum of Subic Bay