Diane Martinez
221 N. Willow ,TX
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Frio Regional Hospital, enhancing patient care through compassionate support and effective communication. Proven ability in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, while fostering teamwork and improving patient satisfaction scores. Committed to continuous professional development and delivering high-quality, individualized care. Patient-centered LVN Floor Nurse competent at helping patients with daily living needs, administering medications and collecting vital signs. Offers exceptional clinical knowledge and abilities, sound judgment and excellent documentation skills. Compassionate in helping patients with medical and emotional support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Avir Cotulla Nursing Home
Cotulla, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and confidence in clinical skills.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
LVN Floor Nurse
Frio Regional Hospital
Pearsall, TX
11.1998 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on hospital procedures.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
- Conducted routine assessments, identifying potential complications early for intervention.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during difficult times.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders .
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Utilized cpsi,point care,matrix to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles to deliver accurate and effective nursing interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Supported patients during diagnostic procedures, ensuring their comfort and clearly explaining each step of the process.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies for managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on med/surg,Er floor.
- Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations of patients across various age groups.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
License - Nursing
Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX10.2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Preventative care
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care
- Feeding tube management
- Oxygen therapy
- Postoperative care
- Trauma-informed care
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Documenting intake
- Physical assessment
- Caregiving skills
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Preventive care
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Inpatient care
- Palliative care
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Behavioral assessment
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA protocols
- Vocational support
- Counting narcotics
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Licensed practical nurse
- Educating families
- Tuberculosis testing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- EKG administration
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
PALS
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Avir Cotulla Nursing Home
06.2024 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Frio Regional Hospital
11.1998 - Current
License - Nursing
Kaplan College