Arturo MARTINEZ
McAllen,TX
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Vocational Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
- Performed physical assessments of patients prior to administering medications.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and reported any unusual reactions or side effects.
- Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
LVN Floor Nurse
All Childrens Pediatric Clinic
McAllen, TX
08.2002 - Current
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
Covid Testing and Vaccination
Snap nurse
Pomona / Bakersfield , CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Covid testing and vaccination travel mobile unit Entered medical data and updates into mycalvax EHR system.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Mendota, CA05.1998
Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05.2000
Associate of Science - Lvn
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
Weslaco, TX05.2009
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Assisting physicians
- Educating families
- Patient triaging
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preventative care
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
- Vital signs
- Mental health support
- EMR / EHR
- Breathing treatments
- Patient care
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Rio Grande State Center
08.2022 - Current
Covid Testing and Vaccination
Snap nurse
04.2021 - 12.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
All Childrens Pediatric Clinic
08.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mendota High School
Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Lvn
Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies
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