Heather Martinez
Registered Nurse
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Working closely with providers, the multidisciplinary team, and hospital administrative staff to organize and provide care to patients requiring a subacute level of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
- Develop, implement, and assess plans of care based on lab data, physical assessments, imaging data, and close collaboration with both hospitalists and specialists with the goal of reducing patient acuity to ensure safe step-down or discharge.
- Conversely, implementing early notification and interventions in patients to quickly and safely advance care to the critical care unit.
Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- On the Joint/Ortho unit at GCRMC I have gained valuable experience incorporating acute trauma care and elective post-op care within an inpatient orthopedic focused setting.
- Working on a small unit I was able to utilize my experience in a level 1 trauma center to help support staff in early interventions and coordinating care for patients with complex comorbidities requiring a higher level of care.
- Supported cost containment efforts by assisting with staffing needs during periods of high census or critical shortages in nursing personnel.
- Increased efficiency in wound care management by staying up-to-date on cutting-edge treatments and dressings options.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Nevaeh Hospice
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Working autonomously under the supervision of a hospice physician, I coordinated and provided both direct and indirect care to a caseload of 12 to 18 patients and their families in a variety of settings.
- Provided consistent extensive communication within an interdisciplinary team in which assessment skills and recommendations were crucial to ensuring optimal patient outcomes with a primary focus on comfort and support during the dying process, including MAID administration support.
- Using a holistic model for care necessitated complex problem solving, creative thinking, flexibility, and expedience with decision making as patient advocacy was paramount during these times.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Working on the busiest unit at New Mexico’s largest hospital and Level I trauma center, I have gained valuable experience with a wide variety of patients with a myriad of pathologies and varying acuity providing direct patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Working with a large team of nurses within a dynamic interdisciplinary medical team has taught me to respond efficiently and effectively to patient needs, changes in condition, communicate effectively with providers, and intervene appropriately with highly complex acuities.
Education
NMNEC AAS Degree Track -
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMBachelor of Science, Biochemistry - undefined
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
Medical/surgical and PCU levels of adult care
ACLS and BLS certified
High level of autonomy
Medical assessment
Lab result interpretation
Home visits
Patient education and counseling
Emotional awareness
Preventive health
Infection control measures
Hospice Care
Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Travel Contract
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Nevaeh Hospice
03.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
University of New Mexico Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
NMNEC AAS Degree Track -
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry - undefined
University of New Mexico