Ann Martinez
Healthcare Technician
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
As a Healthcare Technician and Nursing Assistant 28+ years of experience in the Medical Field-Cardiac Step-Down Unit and VA Emergency Medicine.
Worked with critical and non-critical patients (Veterans and their families).
Friendly and caring
Adaptable to various medical units
Experience of more than 28 years.
Trained to assess patient and proper initiate treatment techniques.
Documentation of all treatment administered to patient.
Trained with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Provide Aseptic techniques. "Hand washing between each patient."
Understanding of "HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act"
Facility and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stressful settings.
Organized and professional in diverse routines and complex situations.
"Respect Multi-Cultures Diversity and Ethic background."
Sets up and operates equipment.'
Effective at assessing client needs and planning treatment.
Experienced in oxygen therapy and respiratory care to meet patient needs and alleviate symptoms of shortness of breath.
Hard worker with strong organizational skill and dedicated to providing quality care to patients, aiming to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Have the skills to successfully manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Provide a positive attitude to work towards positive feedback from patients and family.
Work efficiently under the direction of Nurse in Charge and ER doctors.
Utilizing interpersonal skills and providing quality care to Veterans with time management and problem-solving skills.
Possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations.
Offering 28+ years' experience providing assistance in patient ADL
Assist in Administrative support activities in emergency department.
Trustworthy, responsible confident working as a Healthcare Technician.
Knowledgeable in all elements of patient care and successful in working as part of team to treat wide range of medical conditions.
Skilled in prioritizing patients' needs within high-stress environments.
Quickly responding to emergency situations.
Proven leadership skilled in working within collaborative settings.
Focus on meeting patients needs for a productive-quality of life.
Ensure proper labeling of blood tubes with specimens collected with patient name.
Assisting physicians and nurses with wide range of bedside procedures.
Cleaning and restocking treatment areas and maintaining highest standards of safety.
Trained individual and communicator effectively with patients, staff and other healthcare workers.
Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Worked day shifts, afternnoons, midnights, 12 hours, 8 hours, weekdays, weekends, holidays.
Seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Health Technician
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
01.2000 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care by collecting and analyzing health information.
- Improved EDs efficiency by reviewing patients' medical record, treatments and documentation..
- Administered diagnostic tests for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assist ED Physicians and RNs by communicating relevant medical information and providing patient care towards patient quality care.
- Assist RN on other floors spinal cord, 5A, CT to start IVs
- Enter patients demographic on heart monitor, perform EKG, IVs and blood draws-cardiac labs, specialty blood draws, Vital signs, apply nasal cannula. Knowledge of Abnormal EKG and CPR.
- Insert NG tube, foley catheter-irrigate bladder, kept accurate measurement on input/output.
- Ensure privacy was meant during patient care.
- Educate patient on 3point walking cane and 4 point walker.
- Operate Weightlift-Into bed and OOB to wheelchair,
- weight patients, eye acuity test, and eye/ear irrigation
- Collaborate with Specialty doctors and Nurses member of patient care to provide plan for quality care.
- Trained new hire Health Technicians "Best practices for optimal job performance"
- Attend front desk: answer phones, call for lab results or follow up Radiology appointments.
- Transport patient via stretcher to admitting floors, ICU, MICU, 5A, Tele.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult health situations, promoting trust.
- Monitor Behavior illness 1:1, activate crises team when patient has a mental break down and provent harm to self.
- In compliance with Joint commission Training,competence and skills verification.
- Educate patients on self-care, maintain a healthy diet.
- Chart and document patient care, compliance with HIPAA regulations maintaining confidentiality with patient information.
- Attend Health Technician training to update skills and procedures or new equipment.
- Monitor patient vital signs, lab results and call lights
- Assist patient in ambulation.
- Maintain medical equipment and supplies used to diagnose and treat patient.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper use of breathing apparatuses at home.
- Transport patient to CT, X-ray, to admission floors.
- Be kind, courteous, and compassionate to Veterans population.
- Trained Army paramedic in training going to foreign immanent war zone on EKG's, IVs, wound care, splints for 7 years Thursday-Sunday.
- Prep body for Transport to the morgue
- I valued my work area/department cleaned staff refrigerator and microwave for a healthy environment for ED staff.
- Carry out nursing procedures according to Nursing Service Manual
- Knowledge of computer data entry at the VA
- I CARE
Job description:
Education
Pre Req Nursing
University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Los Lunas, NMCertification - Healthcare Technician
Technical-Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, NM11.1999
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistance
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, NM08.1995
High School Diploma -
Jemez Valley High School
Jemez Pueblo, NM05.1973
Skills
- Team work
- Positive Attitude
- Equipment Preparation
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Monitoring 1:1
- Emergency Response
- Punctual and Dependable
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Strong Work Ethic and Attention to Detail
- Patient Assessments skills
- HIPAA Compliance and Infection Control awareness
- EKG proper lead placement and vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Health care computer proficiency
- Proficient and skilled in Phlebotomy Techniques
- Knowledgeable how and when to apply O2 Therapy to patient with respiratory complications
- Documentation
- First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Accomplishments
1. Twice "Employee of the Month" at the VA-ED
2. Three times "Roadrunner Recognition"
3. Special Contribution Award Presented by Mary A. Dowling Director of Nursing
New Mexico VA Health Care System, ABQ, NM
4. Appreciation Letters from patients families. Acknowledge in Pinon News Letter
5. Awarded "People's Caring Award" by Mary Molina Mescals-President, People
Living Through Cancer
Affiliations
- President of Home & School Association, St Mary's, Belen, NM Assist and member of Blue Star Mother. My son served with the U.S. Navy-Army on Sea and emanate war zone on foreign soil, Wife of retired military serviceman As a Tribal member of Jemez Pueblo, Participate in cultural celebration and healing ceremonies., Housekeeping, yard work, crotchet, read romance novels, travel, enjoy hiking and working out at the gym weight training. and whatever I find interesting.
Timeline
Emergency Department Health Technician
Department Of Veteran Affairs Medical Center
01.2000 - 05.2023
Pre Req Nursing
University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Certification - Healthcare Technician
Technical-Vocational Institute
No Degree - Certificate Nursing Assistance
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Jemez Valley High School