Jennifer Martinez
Sparks,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with 6 years of experience in hospital settings. Provides comprehensive patient care in critical care and med-surg environments. Demonstrates agility and responsiveness to dynamic patient needs and conditions, utilizing sound clinical judgment. Possesses TNCC, NIHSS, and ACLS/BLS certifications to enhance ability to provide exceptional care. Eager to continue making a positive impact on patients' lives and support application for employment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma ICU Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for a variety of illnesses and traumatic injuries.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Provided trauma specific patient care such as mass transfusion, fluid resuscitation and titrating critical intravenous drips by interpretation of non-invasive and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values.
- Managed patients recovering from medical/surgical procedures, head injuries, gunshot wounds and multi-system trauma.
- Assisted ICU providers with intubation, chest tube and line insertion, as well as other life-saving procedures.
- Improved communication between interdisciplinary teams by serving as a liaison to ensure accurate information exchange and seamless coordination of care.
Rapid Response Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Advisor role within rapid response team activation events, contributing clinical expertise during emergency situations throughout the hospital.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Acted as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
Nursing Preceptor
Renown Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Implemented competency-based assessment framework, ensuring preceptees met rigorous professional standards before transitioning to independent practice.
- Evaluated and provided feedback, identifying areas of clinical improvement to achieve training outcomes/goals
- Served as a clinical resource for less experienced nurses, sharing expertise in complex cases and promoting professional development within the team.
Ortho-Spine Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Determined clinical needs of diverse patients and provided direct patient care. 1:6 ratio
- Managed care for patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including wound care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Provided emotional support for patients coping with chronic pain or facing complex surgeries, enhancing their overall wellbeing.
- Reduced recovery time for patients by providing timely post-operative care and pain management interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno12.2018
Skills
- Critical thinking/analytical skills
- Task prioritization
- Emergency management
- Comprehensive and focused physical assessment
- Medication and vaccine administration
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Chest tube/surgical drain management
- Central line management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- End-of-life care
- Precepting
- Patient advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Resource utilization
- Family communication
- EMR /EHR - EPIC
- Trauma nursing core course
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- RN license
- BLS/ACLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
Nursing Preceptor
Renown Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Rapid Response Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Trauma ICU Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Ortho-Spine Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
- RN license
- BLS/ACLS
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
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