Krisma Martinez, RN
Alton,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated New Graduate Registered Nurse with prior experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, providing patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, care coordination, and therapeutic communication. Strong clinical foundation with experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care. Eager to apply nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and compassion to promote positive patient outcomes while continuing professional growth as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Coordinator, LVN
Wellmed Medical Group
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Work with providers and clinic staff to identify patients with chronic disease and diagnoses.
- Support longitudinal care of patient with stable chronic condition by performing medication reconciliation, providing patient education using standardized approved educational materials.
- Assist with post discharge needs such as prescriptions, transportation, DME, and appointments
- Notify providers and or supervising RN of changes to patient's health
- Prepare accurate and timely reports, as required, for weekly meetings
- Fulfill medication refill requests following approved protocols
- Follow laboratory management polices & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling
- Record patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner
- Telephonically obtain information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider
- Perform all nursing duties within scope of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by State Board of Nursing
- Document chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
LVN/DIRECTOR
Del Pueblo Adult Daycare
PALMVIEW, TEXAS
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Assisted with training and development of team members.
- Answered patient and family questions, and educated them on optimal treatment care plan.
- Supervised 10+ drivers, attendants, cooks, and nursing assistants during routine patient care.
- Measure 15+ patient vital signs daily, including weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood sugars.
- Observe, chart, and report developments in patient health conditions for 79+ clients in facility.
- Carried out and maintained 79+ monthly nursing assessments.
- Verified all staff CPR, driver's license, food handlers, and all daycare permits were up to date.
Education
LVN - Nurse
RGV Careers
Pharr, TX05-2015
Associate of Science - Nurse
Baptist School of Health Professionals
San Antonio, TX12-2025
Skills
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Supervision
- Quality improvement
- Patient care coordination
Certification
- IV Therapy Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Coordinator, LVN
Wellmed Medical Group
07.2021 - Current
LVN/DIRECTOR
Del Pueblo Adult Daycare
09.2015 - 06.2021
LVN - Nurse
RGV Careers
Associate of Science - Nurse
Baptist School of Health Professionals