Laura Martinez
Comanche,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District School Nurse
Comanche ISD
Comanche , Texas
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 690 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Texas Health Resources Stephenville
Stephenville , Texas
11.2015 - 07.2021
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
Brownwood, Texas
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dallas VA Medical Center
Dallas , Texas
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Student Nurse Technician
Dallas Veterans Medical Center
Dallas , Texas
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2013
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Emergency Service Coordination
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medical Supply Management
- Emergency Care
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Crisis Intervention
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Proficient in both English and Spanish languages
- Resource Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
Certification
Up to date BLS and ACLS certifications.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
District School Nurse
Comanche ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Texas Health Resources Stephenville
11.2015 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Dallas VA Medical Center
06.2013 - 09.2014
Student Nurse Technician
Dallas Veterans Medical Center
06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
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