Kelly martinek
Spokane,WA
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Union Gospel Mission of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN PACU
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
02.2023 - 05.2023
- 13-week travel assignment at Seattle Children's Hospital.
- PACU night shift
- Discharged or transferred patients after emergency surgery/procedures
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN Staff Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, WA
08.1994 - 09.2022
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during recovery period.
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition or response to treatment plan.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Whitworth University
Spokane, WA01-1984
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA01-1984
Skills
- Basic life support
- IV management
- Precepting
- Patient Check-ins
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Tracheostomy care
- Infection control measures
Timeline
RN
Union Gospel Mission of Spokane
06.2024 - Current
RN PACU
Aya Healthcare
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.1994 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Whitworth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Washington University
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