Ernie Martinez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and Bilingual licensed Vocational Nurse with a commitment to delivering high-quality care within scope of practice. Equipped with communication, leadership, and supervising skills. I Ernie Martinez is seeking an opportunity to leverage my skills within the healthcare field and pursue a higher education to earn my RN
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, California
08.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted in patient education regarding health management and care plans.
LVN Charge Nurse/ Wound Care
The Californian
Pasadena, CA
01.2025 - 09.2026
- Led patient care initiatives, resulting in enhanced comfort and improved recovery outcomes.
- Developed streamlined workflows, contributing to increased operational efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive wound care to promote healing and prevent infection., provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated patient admissions by coordinating necessary paperwork and data entry., appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Developed streamlined workflows to improve operational efficiency.
- Administered medication and injections to patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
Monrovia Post Acute
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to ensure timely communication of concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medications, performed interventions, and maintained detailed records to support comprehensive care.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by delivering concise handoff reports that emphasized critical information for incoming nurses.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Caregiver
Home Instead Care
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with ADLs, daily activities, charting, and handoff reports to ensure continuity of care and provide comfort
- Completed training sessions to enhance professional skills and knowledge in caregiving
- Worked morning, evening, and overnight shifts exceeding 12 hours.
Associate representative
Hollister Co.
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist customers in checking out at the register as well as processing returns
- Maintained organized and labeled stock room for easy access
- Addressed client needs and inquiries to enhance store experience
- Assisted team in achieving daily sales quotas by supporting sales activities.
Painter and Supervisor
Duggan and Associates
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Assist in completing daily operations
- Assigned tasks to co-workers and addressed their questions or needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe work area.
Education
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Platt College
ASSOCIATE - PUBLIC HEALTH
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE - NATURAL SCIENCE
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SENIOR HIGH
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Strong team leader with clear communication and presentation abilities
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient assessment
- Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and google applications
- Willing to learn more and adapt within scope of practice
- Team Collaboration
Certification
IV/Blood withdraw, Wound, Skin, Ostomy Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2026 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse/ Wound Care
The Californian
01.2025 - 09.2026
LVN Charge Nurse
Monrovia Post Acute
02.2024 - 01.2025
Caregiver
Home Instead Care
09.2020 - 02.2024
Associate representative
Hollister Co.
10.2019 - 03.2020
Painter and Supervisor
Duggan and Associates
09.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing
Platt College
ASSOCIATE - PUBLIC HEALTH
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE - NATURAL SCIENCE
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SENIOR HIGH