Anna Martinez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse • Admission Nurse
Kindred Hospice
03.2021 - Current
- Assess for hospice eligibility
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in a timely manner into Homecare Homebase database.
- Collaborated with the management team
- Gathered the complete medical history of hospice patients
- Discussed discharge planning with patients, case managers, and families
- Supported the patient's family with hospice education and emotional support
- Worked closely with management to appropriately admit patients onto hospice service
- Delivered compassionate patient care by assessing needs and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and effective treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication administration, and end-of-life planning.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices in hospice care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline care processes.
- Monitored and documented patient conditions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and compliance.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences in care decisions, promoting dignity in end-of-life experiences.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse • Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Coordinated patient care plans to meet individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and end-of-life care processes.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency.
- Managed care for 20 pts provided a minimum of 2 skilled nurse visits a week
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse • Case Manager
First Steps Nursing and Therapy
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests for medical services, ensuring compliance with policy guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for timely approvals.
- Analyzed clinical information to assess eligibility and appropriateness of requested services.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced processing efficiency and reduced approval times.
- Mentored junior staff on complex cases, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to improve understanding of prior authorization protocols among staff members.
- Led initiatives to streamline communication between departments, improving overall coordination of patient care processes.
- Supported organizational initiatives focused on improving patient access to care by providing expert guidance on the prior authorization process.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams promptly.
- Educated families on effective management of pediatric health issues, promoting safe environments and wellness practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for children with complex needs.
Lab Technician • Lab Technician
SAMCC
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Conducted laboratory tests to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Analyzed samples using advanced instrumentation and documented findings accurately.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance workflow efficiency and consistency.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX12.2016
MBA - undefined
The University of Perpignan
Paris01.2011
Associate of Arts - Marketing
American Paris Academy
Paris08.2008
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2008
Skills
- Bilingual- Spanish
- BLS (5 years)
- Case management (7 yrs)
- Mental health (1 yr )
- Documentation
- RN (10 yrs)
- Home Health (2 yrs)
- Care Management
- Home Care
- SharePoint
- Homecare homebase
- Documentation review
- Utilization review
- Interviewing
- OSHA
- Triage
- Patient Monitoring
- Multilingual
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Family education
Certification
- Driver’s license
- CPR
- AHA
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse • Admission Nurse
Kindred Hospice
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse • Case Manager
Heart to Heart Hospice
08.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse • Case Manager
First Steps Nursing and Therapy
09.2017 - 08.2018
Lab Technician • Lab Technician
SAMCC
05.2015 - 05.2015
MBA - undefined
The University of Perpignan
Bachelors of Arts - undefined
University of the Incarnate Word
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - Marketing
American Paris Academy