CARISSA MARTINEZ
Erie,CO
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified with over seven years of experience as a nurse practitioner and 13 years in the healthcare field. Driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Cenutra Health (common Spirit)
09.2023 - Current
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Admissions of 5-10 patients a shift. Management of cross-coverage for up to 80 patients admitted to the hospital.
Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Management of full urgent care as solo provider. Up to 70 patients a day.
Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Practice
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Focused base assessment of patient
- Decision making for all test pertaining to findings on assessment
- Oversaw radiology techs, medical assistance, front desk and other mid levels
- In this position I completed multiple procedures ranging from suturing, splinting, placing IVs, foley catheter, administering medications, I&D, ENT procedures, fluorescein eye examinations, prescribing, ordering x-ray, ultrasounds, CT, and MRI
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Management of up to 70 patients a day
Nurse Practitioner
Dispatch Health Care- Mobile Urgent Care
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Completed multiple procedures ranging from suturing, splinting, placing IVs, foley’s, administering medications, I&D, ENT procedures, fluorescein eye examinations, prescribing, ordering x-ray, ultrasound
Nurse
UC Health (Aduptus Health)
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Stand-alone emergency rooms throughout Denver
- We work with one RN, one physician, one registration clerk, and one radiologist technician
- As the nurse I draw blood, run all lab work, triage patient, assess patient, I help with making orders for facility, I help organize and maintain the facility in all daily duties
- Charting with Epic.
Nurse
Centura Health Regional Float Pool
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Emergency Room departments to five different hospitals throughout Denver
- 4:1 nurse ratio, experienced in procedural sedation, chest tube, RSI medications, pediatric care, stroke, STEMI’s, rapid infuser, gaymar.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Nurse
Centura Health, Saint Anthony’s North Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Cardiac Care Unit
- Patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, patient/family teaching, EKG monitoring and measuring of strips, patient advocate, communication with doctors and other team members of patient care, matrix of up to five patients and at times up to six, assist patients with ADL’s, and help other nurses and CNA’s with tasks.
Education
MSN, FNP -
Regis University
Denver, CO 05.2017
BSN, Nursing -
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2014
AAS, Nursing -
Front Range Community College
Denver, CO05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excel
- Epic
- Meditech
- System
- Athena
- Patient Examination
- Diagnostic Testing
- Care Plan Development
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Education
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- Basic/advanced EKG
- ASLS
- NIHSS
- Certification of Appreciation from Front Range Community College Nursing Program
Deanumber
MM4495328
Npinumber
1982126595
Committees
- Co-Chair Education Committee
- ED COPE
- Patient Flow Committee
- Co-Creator of Patient Flow Sheet
- Co-Chair and part founder of Front Range Student Nurse Association
Clinicalsites
- Rocky Mountain Women's Care- OB/GYN
- Doctor's Care- Pediatric
- Children's Hospital- High risk asthma and allergy clinic- Pediatric
- Swedish Hospital- Stroke Team
- Boulder Community Urgent care Gunbarrel
- Dispatch Health- Mobile Urgent Care
- Boulder Medical Center- Adult Care
Licensenumber
0993330, 200426, 0102857
Personal Information
Title: RN, MS, FNP-BC
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Cenutra Health (common Spirit)
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
AFC Urgent Care
01.2023 - 08.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Urgent Care and Family Practice
02.2020 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Dispatch Health Care- Mobile Urgent Care
07.2017 - 08.2019
Nurse
UC Health (Aduptus Health)
07.2015 - 08.2017
Nurse
Centura Health Regional Float Pool
05.2012 - 10.2015
Nurse
Centura Health, Saint Anthony’s North Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2012
MSN, FNP -
Regis University
BSN, Nursing -
Regis University
AAS, Nursing -
Front Range Community College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- Basic/advanced EKG
- ASLS
- NIHSS
- Certification of Appreciation from Front Range Community College Nursing Program
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