Amanda Martinez
Defiance,OH
Summary
16 yrs of inpatient psychiatric experience offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Expertise in performing admission assessments, discharges, and behavioral health assessments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
Northwest State Community College
08.2021 - Current
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform a behavioral health assessment.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Registered Nurse
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital
05.2007 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH05.2007
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Patient Observation
- Discharge Plan Development
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Active Listening
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Education
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Northwest State Community College
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital
05.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest State Community College