LaDonna Martinez
Modesto,CA
Summary
Hardworking and detail-oriented registered nurse with 28 years of successful healthcare experience in a variety of settings. Current director of patient care services, responsible for 130 FTE for oncology/telemetry and neuro step-down departments, along with oversight of the Joint Commission comprehensive stroke program, Commission on Cancer accredited cancer program, and outpatient infusion clinic. Skilled communicator with the ability to build solid working relationships with professionals at all levels. Demonstrated ability to create effective teams that foster a positive culture and effect organizational change.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Patient Care Services
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
02.2016 - Current
- Reporting to Chief Nursing Officer, 24 hour responsibility to develop, lead staff in a complex environment meeting budgetary guidelines for multiple departments.
- Led multidisciplinary team responsible for achievement of Doctors Medical Center's first Disease Specific Certification as Joint Commission Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center in 2020, and recertification in 2022 with minimal findings
- Achieved successful Commission on Cancer recertification with zero contingencies in 2020
- Spearheaded fall prevention monitoring system with 32% fall reduction in 2021, and 50% 2022 YTD
- Top performing zero CLABSI 2017-2022 YTD
- Top performing patient satisfaction in 2018 -2020; among top performing for 2021
- Initiated unit based committee for employee recognition processes,improved employee engagement scores above facility average in 2019
- Select, promote and terminate staff members to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Assignment delegation based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Oversight of direct and indirect patient care services delivered by clinical organization personnel.
Clinical Manager
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Worked closely with nurse director to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback to director.
- Utilized skilled communication with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Oversight of overall operation of nursing services and patient care for night shift and day shift.
- 2014 National Certification -Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Facilitated hiring of qualified oncology & telemetry personnel by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff.
- Balanced department self-scheduled shifts for CNA and SEIU staff according to the collective bargaining agreement to meet operational needs including skill mix
Clinical Manager
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Provided leadership and management of PICC team and daily operations of 8 chair outpatient infusion clinic supporting approximately 80 patients per week.
- Scheduled patient appointments, ordered supplies for infusion clinic and PICC team, coordinated chemotherapy inventory with pharmacy purchasing agent
- Infusion clinic billing and compliance of Medicare Novitas Solution requirements.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Communicated effectively with director, staff members, physicians and patients.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices and implement plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures for clinic and PICC team.
- Balanced staff self-schedule shift sto meet operational need in compliance with CNA collective bargaining agreement.
- performance management aimprovement.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients with oncologic emergencies and determined next course of action.
- Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certified, specialized oncology patient care. Administered complex chemotherapy regimens, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and
emotional support. - Frequently performed relief charge nurse role
- Precepted new grad nurses, CSUS and MJC nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
04.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, post cardiac surgery, cardioversion, coronary artery disease, and end-stage renal from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Joint Commission Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
02.2005 - 04.2009
- Reported to Director of Clinical Quality Improvement. Responsible for coordination, oversight, and outcomes for all regulatory agency surveys.
- Worked collaboratively with local administrative leadership team, corporate quality department, physicians, patient care directors, and led multidisciplinary teams to achieve hospital regulatory compliance
- Prepared annual patient safety report, and participated in Leapfrog patient safety survey submission
- Attended annual corporate Quality Summit, Dallas, Texas 2005-2008
- Project lead for updating and correcting California Department of Public Health hospital licensure.
- Complied and reviewed regulatory and contractual requirements and accreditation standards to enforce standard policies and procedures.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports and action plans based on survey findings to upper management to support hospital compliance.
Oncology Program Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
09.2003 - 02.2005
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation program.
- In 2004 successfully led DMC to receive full three-year accreditation without contingencies and two accommodations - program was in jeopardy 2002-2003.
- Worked collaboratively with cancer committee chairman, cancer program liaison physician, American Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer Alliance and community physicians.
- Managed cancer registry staff with oversight of statistical data submission to state and national cancer data base.
- Responsible for planning and coordination of speakers for annual physician cancer symposium, annual cancer report, annual cancer survivor celebration and consultative cancer conferences (tumor board).
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
06.1999 - 09.2003
- Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certified, specialized oncology patient care. Administered complex chemotherapy regimens, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- PICC line certified
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Frequently performed relief charge nurse role
- Precepted MJC nursing students
- Chosen by DMC Cancer committee chairman and director to attend the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Leadership Public Policy conference and lobbying in Washington, D.C. for ovarian cancer research in 2001 & 2002
- Partnered with Amgen Pharmaceuticals to present neutropenia education for oncology nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Oncology Office
California Cancer Care Group
Modesto, CA
05.1998 - 06.1999
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy to patients chairside in oncology office clinic.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various complex chemotherapy regimens, ensuring patients were on schedule for each cycle and follow up with physicians
- 1998 National Certification -Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Safely prepared chemotherapy agents under laminar flow hood for immediate administration.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Telephone triage for patients, working as liaison between patients and physicians
- Assisted patient research coordinator to ensure patients enrolled in clinical trials kept on track
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
06.1994 - 05.1998
- Provided direct patient care for oncology patients s
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Chemotherapy / Biotherapy certified, specialized oncology patient care. Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Preceptor for MJC nursing students
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06.1994
Skills
- Organized
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Committed to patient safety and quality outcomes
- Experienced nurse leader for- California Nurses Association (CNA) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU)staff
Accomplishments
- Mission trips to South Africa 2013 and 2014
- Lynn D. Hajek Clinical Excellence Award - Oncology 2001
- Past vice president of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance 2003
- Selected to attend leadership conference for Oncology Nursing Society chapter presidents, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1998 and 1999
- Headed Orange Coast College's cadaver dissection team 1988
- Received three (3) academic student of the year scholarships in: microbiology, anatomy, and physiology at Orange Coast College 1988
Certification
BLS 2023
ACLS 2024
NIHSS 2024
Timeline
Director, Patient Care Services
Doctors Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Clinical Manager
Doctors Medical Center
07.2013 - 02.2016
Clinical Manager
Doctors Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
12.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Doctors Medical Center
04.2009 - 12.2010
Joint Commission Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
02.2005 - 04.2009
Oncology Program Coordinator
Doctors Medical Center
09.2003 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
06.1999 - 09.2003
Registered Nurse, Oncology Office
California Cancer Care Group
05.1998 - 06.1999
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Doctors Medical Center
06.1994 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
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