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Cassandra Martinez

Shafter,California

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Adventist Health Bakersfield
04.2021 - Current
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
11.2018 - Current
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications via oral, topical, inhalation, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed IV insertion and IV fluid administration.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

High Risk Case Manger-LVN

Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.


Health Aide II - LVN

Greenfield Union School District
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Performed health screening for students by conducting vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
  • Educated students, families, and faculty on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.

Medical Assistant Team Leader

Riverwalk Pediatrics
01.2009 - 11.2017
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach, FL
11.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nurse

Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2017

Skills

  • Case Management
  • ACLS and PALS certified
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations Proficient
  • Wound Care
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Patient Triage

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Adventist Health Bakersfield
04.2021 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
11.2018 - Current

High Risk Case Manger-LVN

Bakersfield Family Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2018

Health Aide II - LVN

Greenfield Union School District
11.2017 - 01.2018

Medical Assistant Team Leader

Riverwalk Pediatrics
01.2009 - 11.2017

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nurse

Bakersfield Adult School

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