Alesha Martinez
Columbus,IN
Summary
Dynamic LPN Team Lead with expertise in Epic charting, general care, and patient education. Proven ability to supervise nursing operations, ensure healthcare compliance, and mentor staff to enhance patient care quality. Dedicated professional with strong mentorship skills and a focus on compliance in healthcare. Experienced in supervising nursing operations and addressing patient needs, ensuring high standards of care and effective health management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
VIMCare
columbus, in
06.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to the clinical team to ensure quality patient care.
- Supervised daily nursing operations and ensured compliance with healthcare standards.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient conditions and documented changes in medical records accurately.
- Conducted point-of-care testing and administered vaccines and medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Addressed patient inquiries and provided education on health management strategies.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VIMCare
Columbus, IN
06.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs,glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Education
Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN12-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Point-of-care testing
- Team building
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Policy adherence
- Clinical leadership
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Policy compliance
- Multitasking
- Nursing documentation
- Urinary catheterization
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
Certification
- CPR
- LPN
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
VIMCare
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
VIMCare
06.2016 - Current
Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana