Ernesto Martinez
Registered Nurse
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Driven team player looking for a growth oriented environment to expand professional and personal proficiency. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists and nurses.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
Irvine, CA
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Quanum to validate patient insurance information.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
Phlebotomist & Microbiology Lab Assistant
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Skills
- Family support and assistance
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient care
- Nursing process
- Emotional support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Workflow optimization
- Patient education
Education
High School Diploma -
Loara High School
Anaheim, CA 08.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA 08.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 01.2024 - Current
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Dominguez Hills
01.2024 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2021 - 05.2024
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostic Laboratories
06.2020 - 01.2021
Phlebotomist & Microbiology Lab Assistant
West Anaheim Medical Center
11.2019 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Golden West College
08.2016 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Loara High School
08.2012 - 06.2016
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