Kathia Martinez

PCU Registered Nurse

AdventHealth

01.2024 - Current

Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.