ANDREA MARTINEZ
Summary
Skilled registered nursing professional with more than six years of nursing experience, with four years dedicated to oncology specialty. A passion for providing the highest quality of safe patient care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses, and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Knowledgeable in EPIC EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVL III Staff RN Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - Current
- Ensures patient understands medication purposes, side effects, and administration instructions
- Upholds kaiser Permanente policies and procedures
- Serves as a leader of the team; delegates tasks appropriately
- Ensures care meets standards of practice
- Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures
- Provides chemo and non-chemo infusion
Oncology Nurse Navigator
City Of Hope/Hygieia
04.2022 - Current
- Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support for oncology patients and their families
- Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy, and other complex aspects of the plan of care
- Utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
- Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include pre-procedure counseling and needs assessment, peri-operative inpatient support, anticipated discharge needs, and follow-up in the physician offices
- Works closely with the outpatient/ inpatient Case Managers, as well as with the medical oncology, radiation oncology, rehabilitation services, and social work teams
- Provides coordination of care between ambulatory and inpatient transitions as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to Hygieia and Hope Hotel
Oncology Infusion Nurse
The Oncology Institute of Hope
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions
- Monitor and document vital signs, blood work, symptoms, and overall response to treatment
- Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patients' unique needs and treatment regimen
- Implement nursing interventions in line with established care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes
- Administer chemotherapy support to patients and their families regarding the treatment process, potential side effects, and self-care strategies
- Offer emotional support, fostering a caring and empathetic environment for patients facing the challenges of cancer
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions between various stages of treatment
- Schedule and facilitate follow-up appointments, actively participating in the continuity of care
- Assist patients in managing and coping with side effects and complications arising from cancer treatment
- Proactively address and alleviate symptoms, collaborating with healthcare providers as needed
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Whittier Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered medications to manage irregular cardiac rhythms and evaluated outcomes
- Prepared patients for EKGs and stress tests
- Completed daily assessments of patient conditions and provided quality care
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions
- Monitored chest tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes and pacemakers
- Prepared and administered oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and recorded prescribed medications
Registered Nurse
Octapharma Plasma
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the medical evaluation of donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
- Confirm donor suitability in a timely manner
- Consult with donor center physician
- Initiate IV therapy
- Provided emergency care including the administration of any medications or treatments
- Determine patient suitability of new applicants
- Review medical histories and perform physical examinations
- Maintains communication logs regarding any communications with the licensed physician
- Review all normal and abnormal test results
- Counsel patients with abnormal test results
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Addison, IL11-2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA01.2017
Skills
Telemetry monitoring
Home health care
Compassion and empathy
Clinical judgment
Oncology nursing
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
Direct patient care
Patient safety
Epic EMR software
Decision-making
Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- California State Registered Nurse License, #95136730
- Healthcare Provider for CPR and AED, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, #834434
Timeline
LVL III Staff RN Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2024 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
City Of Hope/Hygieia
04.2022 - Current
Oncology Infusion Nurse
The Oncology Institute of Hope
02.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Telemetry Nurse
Whittier Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Octapharma Plasma
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cerritos College