Joanna Martinez
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fontana,CA
Summary
Proficient and hardworking nursing team member offering six years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Optum
Fontana, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Improved overall team efficiency by mentoring new nursing staff members on facility policies, procedures, equipment usage, and documentation requirements.
- Upheld regulatory compliance through strict adherence to facility policies, federal and state laws, and nursing practice standards.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Streamlined workflow within the treatment area by effectively delegating tasks according to staff skills and competencies.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing orders for accuracy in dosage calculations and compatibility with existing therapies before administration.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Riverside Medical Clinic
Riverside, CA
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assisted in examining and treating of patients, took vital signs, recorded patient changes, recorded patient history and assisted in minor office procedures.
- Documented and recorded patient changes effectively and efficiently utilizing EPIC systems and software.
- Participated in patient education, communicating effectively with others and functioning within scope of practice as well as educating thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques with patients.
- Communicated directly with physician to institute changes in plan of care; assisted with and contributed to development of nursing care. Gave specified medication orally, hypodermically, intramuscularly and topically.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Executed treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations.
- Applied and removed dressings; as well as educating patients in various self-administered treatments or procedures; obtaining specimens; assured correct culture collection.
- Ensured cleanliness of nursing module, exam rooms, and environment and proper functioning of patient care equipment by visual inspection, routine testing, and other related methods.
- Provided safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Coordinated surgical procedures as well as verified and updated surgical schedule as needed, and prepared paperwork as required. Obtained authorizations for needed surgeries and procedures.
- Prepared daily surgery schedule and distributed to providers and other personnel as necessary.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
West Covina, CA
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries and cleaning house.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, Gastrostomy tube management, Tracheostomy care, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindora Medical Weight Loss
Glendale, CA
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Met with clients individually to discuss weight loss, nutrition and lifestyle changes.
- Counseled and coached clients during visits to offer solutions and support.
- Documented client needs, desires and problems to build rapport and identify areas needing support.
- Developed risk factor modification strategies, counseling plans and nutrition education.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services
Glendale, CA
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Conducted one on one ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Covenant Home Health Of California
Duarte, CA
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA 07.2014 - 08.2015
Skills
Gastrostomy Care
CPR
Ventilator Care
Epic Software Proficiency
Multitasking Abilities
Organization and Time Management
Good Telephone Etiquette
PPE Compliance
Problem-Solving
Breathing treatments
Transcribing orders
Direct Patient Care
Medication Administration
Infection control measures
Vaccine administration
Chronic disease management
Catheterization
Injections
Measuring vital statistics
Venipuncture
Languages
Spanish
Certification
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY AND BLOOD WITHDRAWAL CERTIFIED
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Optum
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Riverside Medical Clinic
11.2020 - 07.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Lindora Medical Weight Loss
11.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Maxim Health Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Covenant Home Health Of California
02.2016 - 10.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Vocational Nursing
Concorde Career College
07.2014 - 08.2015