Amanda Martinez
Amarillo
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled ICU Nurse with 1 year and 8 months at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital, skilled in ventilation management and rapid response interventions. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Adept at mentoring staff and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in critical settings. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing patient interactions.
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
- Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' needs by collaborating with physicians to modify treatment plans based on evolving clinical conditions or preferences expressed by family members.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication throughout their ICU stay.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Front Desk Receptionist
Amarillo Family Physicians Clinic
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
05-2023
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro High School
Amarillo, TX05-2018
Skills
- Ventilation Management (invasive and non-invasive)
- Titration of critical drips
- Rapid response and emergency interventions
- Intra-Aortic balloon pump management
- Impella management
- SLED therapy
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Amarillo Family Physicians Clinic
08.2021 - 03.2022
No Degree - Nursing
Amarillo College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Palo Duro High School
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