KETTELIE MARTINEZ
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Ave Maria,FL
6
Certifications
12
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse — Telemetry / Medical-Surgical delivering acute inpatient care across telemetry, emergency, and orthopedics settings. Manages patient assessment, medication and IV therapy, wound care, documentation, and 20+ patient and family discharge teaching sessions per week while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Supports safe care through infection-prevention practices, patient monitoring, and clear communication with families and caregivers.
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE — TELEMETRY / MEDICAL-SURGICAL
8 Years 1 Month- Monitor 5-6 telemetry patients daily for acuity changes and escalate concerns requiring intervention.
- Administer medications and IV therapies according to safety protocols, monitoring for adverse effects and reporting concerns.
- Assess patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity and individualized care plans.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care instructions, reinforce hygiene and safety practices, and support follow-up needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
3 Months- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented clinical changes in accordance with unit standards.
- Administered medications and IV therapies while monitoring for expected responses and adverse reactions.
- Managed wound care, blood glucose checks, and routine treatment follow-up for medically complex patients.
- Maintained infection prevention practices and patient safety precautions throughout direct care activities.
- Delivered unit-based education to reinforce clinical competency, documentation expectations, and safe practice habits.
- Monitored patients for changing conditions and escalated concerns promptly to the appropriate clinical team.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
3 Months- Completed focused emergency assessments and prioritized interventions based on patient condition and presenting symptoms.
- Administered medications and IV therapy while monitoring patient response and reporting changes promptly.
- Documented care accurately in clinical records to support continuity, compliance, and shift handoff communication.
- Provided wound care, blood glucose checks, and ongoing monitoring to support treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
6 Months- Completed head-to-toe assessments and documented changes in patient condition for ongoing telemetry care.
- Managed IV therapy, blood products, and drain care according to unit protocols and provider orders.
- Provided discharge teaching and answered family questions to support recovery at home.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to keep patient plans moving smoothly.
REGISTERED NURSE — EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / ORTHOPEDICS
10 Years- Provided approximately 5–6 patients of direct nursing care per shift, including medication administration, wound care, and ADL support.
- Initiated IV access, managed IV therapy, monitored blood glucose, and supported blood transfusions.
- Cared for patients with chest tubes, JP drains, Hemovac drains, PICC lines, and central lines.
- Assisted physicians during bedside care and reinforced patient and family education throughout treatment.
REGISTERED NURSE — ORTHOPEDICS
4 Years 8 Months- Applied standard precautions and infection prevention practices in daily patient care to support safety and reduce risk.
- Participated in assessment, care planning, implementation, discharge planning, and patient teaching across the nursing workflow.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary communication with the care team to support timely updates, escalation, and discharge readiness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Skills
Patient assessment and direct patient care
Medication administration and IV therapy
Clinical documentation and charting
Wound care and blood glucose monitoring
Patient and family education
Infection prevention and patient safety
Blood transfusions and management of drains
Care coordination and discharge planning
Interdisciplinary communication
Patient throughput management
Quality improvement activities
Clinical competency validation
Telemetry monitoring
Charge nurse coordination
Staff delegation
Precepting new nurses
Shift assignment management
Clinical escalation management
Charge nurse assignments
Precepting new hires
Medication reconciliation
Unit-based education
Sepsis screening
Certification
BLS
Additional Information
Proficient in Epic and Cerner
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