JONATHAN MARTINEZ
Hacienda Heights,CA
Summary
Registered nurse with acute care and subacute experience supporting high-acuity patients with respiratory needs, airway care, and continuous monitoring for status changes. Charge nurse background includes safe acuity-based assignments and shift coordination. Supervision of LVNs and CNAs in collaboration with respiratory therapy to maintain care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Led shift workflows as Charge Nurse, assessing patient acuity to ensure safe staffing assignments and supervising LVNs and CNAs in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy.
- Monitored patient status continuously, responding promptly to acute distress and ventilator disruptions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered direct nursing care for high-acuity patients in specialized subacute unit, managing complex medical diagnoses and administering advanced airway care and respiratory support equipment.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Whittier Hills Healthcare Center
Whittier, CA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, IM, and G-tube medications according to rights of administration; managed blood glucose sliding-scale insulin protocols to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
- Inserted and managed indwelling Foley catheters and nasogastric (NG) tubes, enhancing patient comfort and delivering comprehensive geriatric nursing care.
- Conducted routine clinical assessments and communicated critical updates to attending physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support timely decision-making.
PCA / CNA Clinical Experience
Various Healthcare Facilities
, Southern California
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Supported licensed nursing staff in daily living activities (ADLs), vital sign collection, and facilitated safe patient ambulation in acute and long-term care settings.
- Monitored and communicated early deviations from clinical baselines to nursing leadership, enabling timely interventions.
- Emanate Health (PCA)
- Community Extended Care of Montclair (CNA)
- Kei-Ai Healthcare Center (CNA)
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CAVocational Nursing Program (LVN Diploma) -
Northwest College
ValedictorianSkills
- Acute care nursing
- Airway management
- Respiratory support
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- G-tube care
- Foley management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Charge nurse leadership
- Team leadership
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Personal Information
- ID Type: California Registered Nurse License
- ID Number: 95431292
Certification
Registered Nurse (CA BRN #95431292): Exp: 11/30/2028, Basic Life Support (BLS): AHA (Exp: 08/2027), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): AHA (Exp: 08/2027), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): AHA (Exp: 08/2027)
EDUCATION & CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Acute Care Clinical Rotations: PIH Health Downey Hospital (Sept 2024 – Mar 2025)
- Completed fast-paced acute care clinical training rotations directly within the PIH Health hospital system.
- Executed thorough patient assessments, monitored vital signs, administered medications, and participated in interdisciplinary shift report handoffs and care planning.
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
01.2026 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Whittier Hills Healthcare Center
01.2023 - 02.2024
PCA / CNA Clinical Experience
Various Healthcare Facilities
05.2018 - 04.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Rio Hondo College
Vocational Nursing Program (LVN Diploma) -
Northwest College