Karen Martinez
Coachella,CA
Summary
Compassionate and Adaptive LVN of 8+ years seeking a position to gain experience in advancing leadership and interpersonal abilities. Eager to provide further exceptional patient care and contribute my nursing knowledge in a new setting within a team or independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Eisenhower Health
La Quinta, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LVN
Maxim Healthcare
Palm Desert, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition during each visit
- Administer physician prescribed medication
- Preventing spread of infection for immunocompromised during pandemic
- Provide education to patient and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Communicated with physicians, physical/occupational therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan
- Able to build personal rapport and establish trust to provide high quality care while increasing patient enjoyment and comfort
- Flexibility and patience to work in a variety of living environments including school setting
- Used clinical skills such as dressing changes, tube feedings, and breathing treatments
LVN II
LifeStream
La Quinta, CA
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Conducted donor/patient interviews and assessments
- Blood collection such as whole blood, special services, and multiple blood components on the Apheresis machine
- Worked together with charge RN to draw patients with special requests per MD orders
- Performing data entry for all records and reviewing eligibility/consents while keeping donor confidentiality
- Responding to adverse donor reactions and overseeing recovery
- Assisting as a preceptor when training was needed in new operations
- Administering flu and TB vaccines as part of the Human Resources clinic
- Maintained appropriate nurse to donor workload ratio to process them efficiently
- Recruitment of multi-component procedures based on company focus
LVN Staff Nurse
Desert Springs Healthcare
Indio, CA
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Checked patients at start of shift and during regular intervals to address direct care needs
- Communicated with leaving/oncoming nurses to evaluate any imminent concerns for patient safety
- Administered medications orally and through feeding tubes in accordance with physician orders
- Performed wound care dressings
- Ensured vital signs, daily tasks, hygiene upkeep, and proper therapies were done at designated times
- Reported any new symptoms or patient concerns to physicians
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed interventions and care plans with supervisory team
- Closely monitored infection control practices were being followed
Education
Nursing -
California Nurses Educational Institute
Palm Springs, CA02.2016
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Amina Carter High School
Rialto, CA06.2011
Skills
- Computer/Software proficient
- IV Blood-withdrawal Certified
- Wound Care Certified
- English and Spanish speaking
- BLS
Timeline
LVN
Eisenhower Health
11.2021 - Current
LVN
Maxim Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
LVN II
LifeStream
01.2017 - 10.2020
LVN Staff Nurse
Desert Springs Healthcare
12.2016 - 08.2017
Nursing -
California Nurses Educational Institute
High School Diploma -
Wilmer Amina Carter High School