Karen Martinez
Mission,TX
Summary
Bilingual nurse with 9 years of experience treating pediatric and geriatric patients. Skilled in performing comprehensive assessments and creating personalized care plans. Committed to providing culturally aware patient care to meet unique needs. Utilizes evidence-based practice skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP Student
Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery Solutio
Remote
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated patients on medication management strategies for optimal compliance and treatment effectiveness.
- Reduced risk of relapse by providing ongoing support during follow-up visits and crisis interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
PMHNP Student
KND Behavioral Health Clinic
99 Regency Pkwy Ste 113 Mansfield, TX 76063
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Provided high-quality psychiatric care for diverse populations, addressing complex mental health issues.
- Utilized effective communication techniques that catered specifically toward different age groups, ensuring clear understanding of complex topics surrounding mental health diagnoses.
- Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Developed holistic treatment plans incorporating psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications as needed for each individual case.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Divine Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Case Manager Registered Nurse
MS Healthcare
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed comprehensive assessment of patients
- Evaluate patient need for home health services
- Developed individualized care plans for each admitted patient
- Referred patients to social workers, therapy
- Documented nursing care
- Maintained open communication between team members
- Implemented physician orders
PICU Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital At Renaissance
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed the care of children in critical condition using critical thinking skills
- Provided professional nursing care and evaluated patient care needs
- Taught patients/caregivers how to take their medication and about their disease process
- Carried out physician orders, administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs and changed dressings
- Used critical thinking skills to take care of the critical pediatric population
- Maintained open communication with the charge nurse and physicians
- Documented nursing care accurately and informed superiors of critical lab results
- Managed the care of children on a respiratory ventilator
- Coordinated discharge planning needs with other members of the health team
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX05.2013
Skills
- Bilingual
- Excellent customer service skills
- Team player
- Hardworking
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Geriatric nursing
- Case management
- Home care
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication review
Certification
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PMHNP Student
KND Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2024
PMHNP Student
Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery Solutio
08.2023 - 05.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse
Divine Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Case Manager Registered Nurse
MS Healthcare
06.2017 - 06.2020
PICU Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital At Renaissance
11.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Texas Pan American