Dean Martinez
Espanola,NM
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Giving Home Health Care, excelling in patient care planning and critical care. Expert in medication administration and compassionate patient support, I significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and adept at crisis intervention, my comprehensive approach to nursing has consistently improved healthcare delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Giving Home Health Care
12.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses/Bonanza
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rio Arriba County Detention Center
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Mexico State Penetentiary Corrections
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern New Mexico College
Española, United States05.2024
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Documentation and Charting
- Infection control measures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Clinical judgment
- Licensed RN
- Patient care planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- IV setup
- Patient Assessment
- Data Collection
- Lab result interpretation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Taking vitals
- Team Coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Assessments
- Physical assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Seizure Management
- Diabetes management
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Administration
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Care
- Hospice Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Wound care specialist
- HIPAA Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Giving Home Health Care
12.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses/Bonanza
01.2017 - 11.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
New Mexico State Penetentiary Corrections
05.2016 - 09.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rio Arriba County Detention Center
01.2016 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern New Mexico College
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Luna Community College
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