Angelica Martinez
Gonzales,TX
Summary
I am an experienced LVN with strong clinical and people skills. Working in south Texas, my fluency in Spanish speaking lets me advocate for my patients, while allowing them to feel more comfortable in the hospital setting. I have longevity at my current place of employment and train new nurses how to care for our acutely ill patients. I am an enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
Seton Edgar B Davis Hospital
Luling, TX
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4-8 patients per shift.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
LVN
Post Acute Medical Hospital
Luling, TX
07.2008 - Current
- Effectively supervised [number] LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from [number] to [number] percent.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX2017
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Fluent in Spanish
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessments
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Work well with others
- Proficient with starting IV's
- Flexible with scheduling
- Preceptor
- Dependable
- ECG trained
- Proficient with tracheostomy care
Objective
RN looking to secure a position with a well established organization with advancement opportunities utilizing my skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
Accomplishments
Received "Clinitian of the Year" for 2012
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2006-present
Clinical rotations
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Seguin, TX
- Rotated through ED, GI lab, cardiac cath lab, med-surg, and surgical floor
- Rotated through CICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, MSICU
Timeline
LVN
Post Acute Medical Hospital
07.2008 - Current
LVN
Seton Edgar B Davis Hospital
08.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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