Kristina Martinez
Converse,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Registered Nurse focused on patient-centered care. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate patient care. Licensed in Texas with a special interest in gerontology. Continues to seek higher education to better serve patients and community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Registered Nurse
Access Quality Therapy Services
San Antonio, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Developed, initiated, and revised the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Completed initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients.
- Coordinated services dependent on patients condition and needs identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Field
BrightStar Care
San Antonio, TX
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Worked with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management
Clinical Case Manager
Brightstar
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
- Updated treatment plans on a monthly basis with the latest intervention strategies and progress notes
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized patient care plans
- Liaison between patients, their families and healthcare providers
- Educate patient and families on how to follow their care plans
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Registered Nurse, Field
Texas Health Care Solutions
11550 Frontage Rd #170, TX 78258
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions
- Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration and chronic disease management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management
Education
Master of Science -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Military University
Charles Town, WV04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX08.2018
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX03.2005
Skills
- IV certified; peripheral blood draw
- Tracheotomy care
- Wound vac application
- Trained in administration of TPN
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- G-tube care and medication administration
- Proficient with mediport, PICC and central lines
- IV antibiotic administration
Other Experience
United States Army Reserves, Veteran , SSG
Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Honduras
Member, Texas State Nurses Association, 2020
Member, American Nurses Association, 2020
Timeline
Field Registered Nurse
Access Quality Therapy Services
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Case Manager
Brightstar
01.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Field
BrightStar Care
09.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Field
Texas Health Care Solutions
09.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Military University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Austin Community College
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