Elizabeth Martinez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on patient care experience in a fast-paced trauma center, including 1 year as a registered nurse. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care while following established protocols and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Passionate about providing outstanding nursing care and serving as an advocate for vulnerable and diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical/ Telemetry)
Kern Medical Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to 4–5 adult patients per shift, managing a broad range of acute and chronic conditions including cardiac, respiratory, post-op, infectious disease, diabetes, GI, and renal.
- Monitored continuous telemetry, swiftly identifying arrhythmias and implementing critical interventions that enhanced patient care and improved response times in emergency situations.
- Cross-trained in Step-Down Unit (DOU) to manage higher-acuity patients, including those requiring close hemodynamic monitoring, frequent assessments, and drips. Administered IV fluids, medications, and blood products via smart infusion pumps; managed peripheral and central lines, and assisted in rapid response and ICU transfers as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams—including physicians, case managers, RTs, PT/OT, and palliative care—to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life support to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity while enhancing emotional well-being for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on medications, post-op care, chronic disease management, and discharge planning to promote safe transitions and recovery.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately.
Patient Care Technician
Kern Medical Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with ADLS and monitoring vital signs for 15+ patients daily, ensuring accurate EKG lead placement for precise diagnostics.
- Monitored and documented critical changes in patient status, contributing to timely clinical procedures that improved patient outcomes and safety.
- Managed unit communications, patient flow, and admission/discharge paperwork as Unit Clerk.
Education
Associates of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
05.2024
Skills
- Bilingual
- HIPAA Regulations
- Time management
- IV Therapy
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Critical Thinking
- Care Plan Development
- Patient assessments
Certification
- California RN |Active| License # Available Upon Request
- RN Residency Program
- NIH Stroke Certification
- BLS/ ACLS
- Basic ECG interpretation Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical/ Telemetry)
Kern Medical Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Kern Medical Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2024
Associates of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences