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Christine C. Martinez

Pico Rivera,CA

Summary

Adaptable professional clinical nurse specializing in post surgical and transplant nursing. Experienced across variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe, patient-centered care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse III

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Step Down PCU
10.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition including Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, blood products, and Heparin
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
  • As Charge Nurse, coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, provide staff support and communicating with ancillary departments
  • As preceptor, trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Administrative Team Lead

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Heart Transplant
11.2014 - 10.2018
    • Supervised 8 Patient Service Representatives (PSR), distribute work and conduct yearly evaluation
    • Train new employees w/ scheduling various types of appointments, working in a clinical setting setting and triaging patient phone calls
    • Participate in monthly leadership meetings on workflow improvement and departmental goals

Management Assistant II

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Heart Transplant
03.2010 - 11.2014
  • Greeted incoming patients and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance in a clinical setting.
  • Prepare clinical charts for outpatient clinic
  • Managed and triaged over 100 calls a day from patients requesting appointments, medication refills, and concerns about illness symptoms.
  • Submitted pharmaceutical drug assistance applications for patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2018

Skills

  • Manage Acute Patient Care
  • Charge Nurse
  • Preceptor
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Organ Transplant Nursing Care
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Expires 7/2024
  • Progressive Care Certified Nurse, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - Expires 2/2025
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association - Expires 9/2025


Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Clinical Nurse III

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Step Down PCU
10.2018 - Current

Administrative Team Lead

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Heart Transplant
11.2014 - 10.2018

Management Assistant II

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Heart Transplant
03.2010 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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