Isabel Martinez
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Center Nurse
SmartCare Surgery Center
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Promoted a positive working environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues within the pre-op unit.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing comprehensive education on surgery preparation, procedures, and post-operative care.
- Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Cross trained in the operating room and as shift leader in Pre-op/PACU.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baycare
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associates Degree In Nursing -
Rasmussen University
03.2022
Associates In Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College
01.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Health Promotion
- Emergency Care
- Team Coordination
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certified
Timeline
Surgical Center Nurse
SmartCare Surgery Center
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baycare
04.2023 - 04.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
HCA
05.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Western Governors University
Associates Degree In Nursing -
Rasmussen University
Associates In Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College