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Cecilia Martinez

Nashville,TN

Summary

Diligent and professional individual with a proven track record of strong interpersonal skills and success in providing effective emergency care. Highly adaptable and responsive, able to quickly adjust to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable professional with expert care and customer service knowledge. Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills, coupled with sound clinical judgment, enabling effective communication and critical decision-making in high-pressure situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center TempForce
06.2024 - Current
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Trained new employees in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Cross Country Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and providing empathetic support throughout their surgical journey.
  • Collaborated effectively with the multidisciplinary teams at Vanderbilt University Hospital to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Nomad Health
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked at UHS Wilson Hospital alongside surgical staff to provide critical support during emergency situations, utilizing quick thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities under pressure.
  • Increased patient safety and satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate pre-and post-operative care tailored to individual needs.
  • Performed management and charge nurse duties as needed, which included collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and hospital staff to coordinate scheduling of emergent and after hours surgical cases.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Worked at LAC+USC Medical Center, Level I trauma teaching facility assisting surgeons with complex emergency operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
  • Maintained organized inventory of supplies for the operating room, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for each procedure performed smoothly without interruption.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Trusted Health
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Worked at Fresno Surgical Hospital as a circulating nurse in a fast paced unit. Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Worked at Kaiser San Leandro and Sutter Roseville utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

AMN Healthcare
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care as a preoperative nurse circulating in general surgeries for the adult, pediatric, and inmate population.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse

Providence St. John's Health Center
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.


Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse

Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.

Sales Consultant

T-Mobile
03.2015 - 05.2016

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Grand Canyon University

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Effective Communication
  • Quality Customer Service
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Emergency Care and Response
  • Safety and Compliance

Certification

California, Illinois, New York, Tennessee (Compact), ACLS, BLS, PALS, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), Fire and Life Safety

Custom

  • Department of Public Health, Los Angeles County, Community Outreach Worker, Los Angeles, CA, 11/01/17, Provided homeless with education to promote health and prevent the spread of disease.
  • The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Conference, Volunteer, Los Angeles, CA, 03/01/15, Assisted in the coordination and management of the 20th Annual Professional Nursing Conference hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Recruited and supervised the activities of 20 volunteers, delegated duties, and assisted with the coordination of stations such as a registration desk, sponsor table, and security.
  • Brothers Helpers, Volunteer, La Crescenta, CA, 09/01/14, 10/01/14, Assisted in cooking and assembling all meals at a local church, transported the food to Los Angeles Street where homeless gathered, and distributed the meals.

Custom

Available upon request

Timeline

Operating Room Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center TempForce
06.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Nomad Health
07.2023 - 09.2023

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Cross Country Healthcare
03.2023 - 06.2024

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Trusted Health
05.2020 - 12.2022

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

FlexCare Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 12.2020

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

AMN Healthcare
03.2019 - 02.2020

Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse

Providence St. John's Health Center
05.2018 - 03.2019

Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse

Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018

Sales Consultant

T-Mobile
03.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) -

Grand Canyon University
Cecilia Martinez