Elizabeth Martinez
Hortense,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse, including practice of Licensed Practical Nurse with over 8 years of medical/surgical floor experience with wide variety of specializations (ex. post-operative patients, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, COVID, podiatric, diabetes, etc.). My qualifications include an Associates of Science in Nursing with BLS, CPR, ACLS-certified. A professional and friendly attitude and effective communication skills to allow success. A sense of my work style contains a positive, uplifting and confident in nature, ability to inspire, a caring and empathetic listener, focused on bettering the workplace, equipped to handle adversity, sets a strong example, honest and loyal to the team and organization, a highly productive goal-setter. I have a brilliance of being a multitasker, a strategist, a decider, a cautious person, an independent thinker, a team player, a cultural fit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Recording a patient’s medical history accurately
- Taking and recording measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observing patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
- Requirements
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a mus
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.2022
- -Observing and recording patient behavior.
- -Performing physical exams and diagnostic tests.
- -Collecting patient health histories.
- -Counseling patients and their families.
- -Educating patients about treatment plans.
- -Administering medications, wound care, and other treatment options
Skills
- Effective Communication Communication begins before you even speak
- Practicing Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Wayne Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Wayne Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 01.2023
Coastal Pines Technical College - Associate of Science, Nursing