Cynthia Martinez FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-Urology
Peoria,Az
Summary
Dedicated Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Proven track record of delivering high-quality patient care and promoting positive health outcomes. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to staying current with medical advancements and continuously enhancing skills to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Arizona Urology Specialists
01.2024 - Current
- Provided a full range of urological services in a busy, multi-provider clinic.
- Efficiently provided care for up to 18 patients per clinic each day.
- Modified treatment plans based on patient response and progress.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for urologic conditions.
- Interpreted test data to create and apply effective treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations, medical tests, and diagnoses of urological issues.
- Experience diagnosing and treating various urological disorders, including genitourinary malignancy, urinary tract infections, renal stones, BPH, TRT, and ED.
- Familiarity with urologic procedures, such as cystoscopies, biopsies, and lithotripsies.
- Elevated patient experience with prompt attention to concerns, and empathetic communication.
- Educate patients and their families about their urological conditions and treatments.
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health Medical Group
03.2016 - 11.2023
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses and staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient, and connected them to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care of over 25 patients requiring anticoagulation monitoring through on-site Coumadin Clinic.
- Managed clinic inventory, medication and supply orders, as well as a large inventory of vaccines for private, as well as government-provided programs.
- Performed patient triage via phone, as well as on a walk-in basis within the clinic.
Registered Nurse/Pediatrics
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Administered medications and treatment to up to 4 patients per shift, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to identify potential health concerns before they escalated into more serious conditions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple specialists while maintaining clear communication channels between all parties involved in a child''s care plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Improved patient and family satisfaction with compassionate and effective communication about treatment plans.
- Organized and managed the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided training to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse/Pediatrics
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided high-level, compassionate, population-specific bedside care to up to four patients per shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Demonstrated expertise in the care and management of pediatric patients with complex medical histories specific to endocrinologic and gastroenterologic disorders.
- Provided patient and parent education in the management of newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
- Experience in parenteral nutrition and pain management for complex gastroenterologic disorders in the pediatric population.
- Experience in the care and management of the premature newborn population, including neonatal abstinence syndrome, hyperbilirubinemia, feeding challenges, etc.
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed the care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
Licensed Practical Nurse/Alzheimer
Royal Oaks Retirement Community
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Medical Transcriptionist
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Recorded information using word processing, dictation and transcription software and equipment
- Corrected grammar, spelling and syntax mistakes in medical records
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Nursing, Nursing Education
01.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor’s - Science in Nursing
01.2013 - 12.2015
Associate - Applied Science in Nursing
01.2004 - 12.2007
Skills
Health education delivery
Preventive health strategies
Acute patient management
Chronic disease management
Pediatric patient management
Effective patient communication
Strong verbal communication
Proficient in electronic medical records
Staff training
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance
Remote healthcare delivery
Proficient in handling multiple tasks
Patient-centered primary care
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member
- American Urological Association (AUA) Member
- The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA) Member
Certification
Certified Nurse Practitioner #F09230382
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner - Arizona Urology Specialists
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Practitioner #F09230382
09-2023
Basic Life Support
06-2022
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse - Dignity Health Medical Group
03.2016 - 11.2023
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Nursing, Nursing Education
01.2016 - 08.2018
Arizona State University - Bachelor’s, Science in Nursing
01.2013 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse/Pediatrics - Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse RN150394
01-2008
Registered Nurse/Pediatrics - Phoenix Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse/Alzheimer - Royal Oaks Retirement Community
01.2007 - 01.2008
Glendale Community College - Associate, Applied Science in Nursing
01.2004 - 12.2007
Medical Transcriptionist -
01.1997 - 01.2007