Berenice Martinez
Houston,TX
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
- Supervised staff, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and patient safety standards.
- Developed and maintained relationships with patients and families to ensure effective communication and support.
- Analyzed patient data to inform care strategies, promoting evidence-based practices across units.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducted regular audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to patient emergencies on floor.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, providing training on clinical skills and best practices in patient management.
Charge Nurse
West Oaks Hospital
03.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the care of patients in a psychiatric care setting on the children’s unit. Performed morning and afternoon medication administrations. Obtained consent from legal guardians for psychotropic medications. Performed psychiatric nursing assessments. Managed the unit as charge nurse with upwards of 20 patients on the unit. Transcribed physician’s orders into eMAR. Notified MD and patient’s legal guardians with patient updates, any changes in conditions, critical lab values. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to complete individual treatment plans for each patient. Worked in conjunction with the mental health workers to keep a peaceful unit. Managed behavioral emergencies on the unit.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College-Coleman Campus
Houston, TX08-2015
Skills
- Bilingual; English/Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Effective time management
- Team leadership
- Excellent documentation skills
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid
- American Heart Association
- Apr 2027
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
West Oaks Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Houston Community College-Coleman Campus