Kasha Martinez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing over 25 years of healthcare experience delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. Knowledgeable in acute, ambulatory and homecare. Patient experience is my top priority. Well-organized, forward thinking in managing patients' needs and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety. As a warm, compassionate, and friendly individual, I have enjoyed my experiences in the healthcare field. I have a strong passion for working with people of all demographics and see each patient interaction as an opportunity to provide outstanding care. I thrive in an environment that is strong in teamwork and shares similar expectations of quality and professionalism. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Dignity Health
10.2022 - Current
Med Surg/ ED LPN
LPN
Infusion For Health
05.2022 - Current
LPN
Centennial Hills Hospital
12.2021 - Current
LPN
Haven Home Health
03.2020 - 06.2023
LPN
Marathon Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
LPN
Interim Staffing Float Pool
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Dermatology
- Rooming patients
- Assist with in office surgeries
- Sterile Technique
- Injections
- Drawing blood
- Wound care
- Ordering and refilling medications
- Calling patients with results/triage
- Managing Providers In-baskets
- Stocking rooms
- EMR (EPIC, Cerner, Athena)
Clinical Assistant
Twin Cities Orthopedic Urgent Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Rooming patients
- Casting
- Splinting
- Wound care
- Fitting patients for DMEs
- EMR
- Stock rooms
Surgery Scheduler
Fairview Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Rooming Patients
- Injections
- Fetal non-stress test
- EMR - EPIC
- Stock rooms/ Maintaining supplies and PAR Levels
- Schedule appointments
- Scheduling Surgeries
- Managing Provider schedules in clinic and surgery
Medical Assistant
Park Nicollet Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2016
- Ob/Gyn
- Target Health and Well-being Center, Target Corp/Park Nicollet
- Team Lead and Clinical Mentor
- Family Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Disease
- Urgent Care
- Pathway Laboratory
- Laboratory Assistant | Nursing, Group, Private Homes
- Emergency Department
- Laboratory Assistant | Casual Nights
- Phlebotomy utilizing both butterfly and straight needles
- EKG
- Lab specimen collection, handling, processing, and documentation
- Ear lavage
- Patient instruction on lab collection requirements and techniques
- Wound care and suture/staple removals
- Instrument sterilization
- Preparation of treatment rooms
- Inventory cycle management of immunizations, medications, and medical supplies
- Maintenance of laboratory quality controls while observing all OSHA and HIPPA regulatory compliance requirements and company policies
- Fetal Non- Stress Test
- Assist with procedures: LEEP, Colposcopy, Female Circumcision Reversal, IUD, Pap Smears, Biopsies, Essure, Transgender Care
- Patient rooming and visit initiation
- Obtaining vitals and medical histories
- Documentation in EMR (EPIC)
- Subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections and medication administration
- Biometric screenings
- Flu shot clinics
Direct Support Provider
Harmony Homes of Minnesota LLC.
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Working with Developmentally Delayed Clients
- Behavioral
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Asperger Syndrome
- Medication Administration
- G-tube & J-tube
- Wound care
Medical Assistant
Pace Pediatrics
01.1996 - 01.1999
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Anoka Technical College
01.2019
Generals -
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
01.2012
Medical Assistant -
Brown College
01.1996
Skills
- Clinical Supervisor
- Home Health
- Trained all new Employees
- Co-Facilitated Yearly Lab skills check offs
- Managed Provider Schedules
- Managed Team Schedules/Ill Calls
- Managed Patient Billing Concerns and Questions
- 5s Team, Ob/Gyn, 2008
- Six Sigma Project: Surgical Process Improvement, Ob/Gyn, 2005
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- IV Certified
- BLS, Current
- Registered Medical Assistant
- X-ray Certified, 1996-1999
Additional Information
Being a kind and compassionate person is who I am ~ Mindfulness and excellence is what I strive for everyday
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
LPN
Dignity Health
10.2022 - Current
LPN
Infusion For Health
05.2022 - Current
LPN
Centennial Hills Hospital
12.2021 - Current
LPN
Marathon Health
03.2021 - 06.2022
LPN
Haven Home Health
03.2020 - 06.2023
LPN
Interim Staffing Float Pool
01.2019 - 02.2020
Clinical Assistant
Twin Cities Orthopedic Urgent Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
Surgery Scheduler
Fairview Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
Direct Support Provider
Harmony Homes of Minnesota LLC.
01.2009 - 01.2014
Medical Assistant
Park Nicollet Health Services
01.1999 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant
Pace Pediatrics
01.1996 - 01.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Anoka Technical College
Generals -
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Medical Assistant -
Brown College
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