Erlinda Martinez
Upland,CA
Summary
The experiences I have will continue to meet the needs of our challenged population, continuously
learning new and researched best evidence based
approaches to health care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, Rehabilitation Unit
USC Arcadia Hospital
03.2025 - 07.2025
- As a Staff RN, provided patient care to rehabilitation patients pre and post-orthopedic surgeries, participated with patient, other members of the team such as Physical Therapists, orthopedic surgeons, Social Workers/Discharge planners.
- Involving family members for continuity of care and support.
Staff RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Monrovia Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Administer comprehensive patient care in 45-bed Medical-Surgical Unit, utilizing significant clinical experience to address holistic needs
Hospital Unit Supervisor/Staff RN
Kindred Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
- As a Unit Supervisor, provides support, management, presence, and open communication with team members. Covers and manages staff nurses’ patients during lunch breaks. Troubleshoots issues that arise. Serves as a bridge between nurses and multi-disciplinary health providers to ensure highest quality of patient care.
- Manages and direct patient care utilizing extensive clinical experience focused on caring for patients holistically.
Clinical Instructor, BSN Program
West Coast University
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Functioned as Clinical Instructor and taught RN students in a variety of settings to include medical-surgical and telemetry units. Facilitated students’ critical thinking development to provide highest quality care through the use of evidence-based practice. Assessed and evaluated students’ progress. Functioned as a role model and mentor to exemplify a professional RN.
Staff RN/Charge RN/Unit Manager, CV Unit/Telemetry/DOU
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2019
- As a staff RN in a CV unit (1996), provided patient care in a fast-paced, high-intensity, 36-bed unit. Promoted to Charge RN (1996-2008) and managed day-to-day operations of the unit to include staff, patient, and bed management. Assumed the Unit Manager’s position for 1 year (2008) prior to transferring to DOU/Telemetry as a Staff RN/Charge RN (2009-2019) in order to simultaneously pursue a teaching career.
Staff RN/Charge RN, Ambulatory Care Center
Intercommunity Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Functioned as a Staff RN and successfully led key projects that resulted in the opening of Ambulatory Care Center. Also functioned as a Charge RN for 5 years. Provided care services to patients who have undergone cardiac catheterization procedures, those needing chemotherapy care, and cared for emergency unit overflows for patients that needed further treatment and observation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education (MSN-ED)
University of Phoenix
Ontario, CA01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN-RN
Arellano University
Manila01.1974
Skills
- Ventilatory Management to meet the needs of respiratory compromised patients
- Wound Care
- Team Management
- Patient Teaching
- Multi-Tasking
- Telemetry Skills
- Charge RN Duties
- Supervisory Duties
- Clinical Management
- Excellent Communication Skills
- CCRN (expired 2016)
- ACLS/BLS (current)
- ACLS/BLS Instructor (expired)
- RN, CA-BRN (current)
Accomplishments
Successfully obtained MSN~ED degree from
University of Phoenix leading to teach BSN
Students at Azusa Pacific University and
West Coast University . The ability to conduct
Research effectively with ease and help me
with updating myself with latest changes in
Nursing practices.
Certification
NIHSS
ACLS
BLS
CCRN exp.
PALS
Language
English
Tagalog
Languages
Tagalog very professional/proficient
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff RN, Rehabilitation Unit
USC Arcadia Hospital
03.2025 - 07.2025
Staff RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Monrovia Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
Hospital Unit Supervisor/Staff RN
Kindred Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2023
Clinical Instructor, BSN Program
West Coast University
01.2012 - 01.2019
Staff RN/Charge RN/Unit Manager, CV Unit/Telemetry/DOU
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2019
Staff RN/Charge RN, Ambulatory Care Center
Intercommunity Medical Center
01.1991 - 01.1996
Master of Science - Nursing Education (MSN-ED)
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN-RN
Arellano University
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