Elba Lopez Martinez BSN,RN

Dedicated registered nurse with two years of experience in providing exceptional care to patients in an acute setting. Capable of bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in medication administration,treatment implementation, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Highly collaborative and fluent in English and Spanish.

Rutgers University, Camden, NJ

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2022

Cumberland County College

Associate of science in Pre-Nursing, May 2019

BLS | ACLS | Certified Nurse Assistant | NASPA (Certified Peer Educator 2018)

COVIID-19 Contact Tacing | Addressing Human Trafficking in Healthcare Setting | Million Hearts Fellow | Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse

Registered Nurse, Virtua Hospital PCU,  Voorhees, NJ, September 2022- September 2024 

• Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic 24 bed progressive care unit with 24 hour tele monitoring
• Administered medications and therapies including high alert continuous infusions, parental and enteral nutrition and blood products and monitored side effects and efficiency of treatment.
• Evaluated a thorough head to toe assessment , monitored vital signs and reported abnormal findings in a timely manner between multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays and optimize patient care
• Administered, monitored and documented all individualized therapeutic regimens to patients above physicians order as well as participating in clinical decision making
• Patient and family education on individual care needs, disease process, and wellness. Overall safe admission and discharge
• Skillfully enacted nursing interventions such as peripheral IV insertion, catheter insertion, wound and ostomy care, tracheostomy and suctioning care, and chest tube management

Certified Nurse Assistant, NJ Veterans Memorial Home, Vineland, NJ, June 2019 - August 2022

• Assisted patients with ADL'S, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures. Used mobility devices to transport patients
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Certified Nurse Assistant, Mullica Hill Assisted Living, Mullica Hill, NJ, Mar. 2018 - June 2019

• Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians,
• Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience, as well as answering signal lights, bells, and requests for service

Student Volunteer, CCC COVID Vaccine site, Blackwood, NJ

Nursing Volunteer, Inspira Medical Center (Cardiac-acute) , Vineland, NJ, Feb. 2017- March 2018

Certified Peer Educator, Las - Vias Hacia La Graduacion- Cumberland County College, Vineland NJ, 2018-2019

• Served first generation and Hispanic students with individualized academic support, career advisement, financial aid advisement , and English/Spanish translation, alongside professional advisors.