Laura J. Martinez
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager at Wings Over Texas, skilled in patient advocacy and critical thinking. Expertly developed individualized care plans, enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and delivering high-quality care through effective communication and emotional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wings Over Texas
Cleburne
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and preferences.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated with families to provide education on hospice services and emotional support.
- Monitored patient conditions and adjusted care plans as necessary for optimal comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for continuity of care.
- Documented patient progress and updates in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Acted as a liaison between the patient, family members and hospice staff, physicians regarding treatment options or prognosis updates.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Operating Room Nurse
Texas Health Resources Day Surgery
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Enhanced the quality assurance program within the operating room through regular analysis of performance metrics and implementing targeted improvements.
- Contributed to policy updates related to OR standards of practice to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical techniques.
- Implemented strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in operating room nursing.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Evaluated inventory levels of surgical supplies regularly, ensuring adequate stock for scheduled procedures without excess waste or shortages.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
- Streamlined communication between OR nurses and other hospital departments, enhancing coordination of patient care plans.
- Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, promoting smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories to identify potential complications prior to surgery.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to surgeon during operations
- Developed educational materials for staff related to infection control practices, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
- Attended department staff meetings to contribute to knowledge sharing and education
- Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Administered medications in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills to assess patient needs in a rapidly changing environment
- Initiated appropriate interventions when unexpected events occurred during surgery that required immediate action from the OR team members
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical outcomes while reducing costs associated with unnecessary treatments or tests
- Reviewed charts for completeness, meeting documentation protocols prior to and after surgical procedure
- Maintained current knowledge base about advances in technology relevant to the operating room setting
- Facilitated communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team regarding changes in patient status or plan of care modifications
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations governing the delivery of healthcare services
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering high-quality care to each individual patient
- Assessed patients prior to operation to alleviate concerns
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout their perioperative experience
- Maintained accurate documentation of nursing interventions according to standards of practice
- Gathered supplies needed for operations to facilitate procedures.
Nurse Extern
Medical City
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Initiated appropriate emergency measures when necessary for critically ill or unstable patients
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned unit to assess patient needs and respond accordingly
- Answered and routed phone calls and relayed messages in support of administrative operations
- Liaised with registered nurse to perform activities of daily living appropriate to patient's condition
- Assisted with patient admissions, transfers and discharges in a timely manner while complying with hospital policies and procedures
- Reported changes in patient condition to RN to facilitate immediate intervention
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic medical records system to document all aspects of nursing care provided to patients
- Fostered clean, hazard-free patient rooms by emptying trash and removing soiled linens
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress towards meeting desired goals and outcomes
- Orientated new patients and family members to nursing unit to maximize comfort
- Prepared patients for surgery and other procedures
- Demonstrated strong communication skills by effectively interacting with patients, family members, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality services are delivered according to established standards.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care, collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse, assists in admission/transfer/discharge, provides and revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, performs technical procedures safely and proficiently, takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk, enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable, documents accurately and appropriately, in collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population, in collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care, keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment, anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
Texas12.2022
Associate of Arts degree -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX01.2018
Skills
- Sense of urgency
- Organizational
- Team oriented
- Gynecological Surgery
- Medication Administration
- General Surgery
- patient communication
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Patient Safety
- Vital signs
- Sterile technique
- Ethical Practice
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical patient care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Relationship building
- Patient charting
- Patient positioning
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical assessments
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team building
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- CPR
Languages
2
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wings Over Texas
09.2024 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
Texas Health Resources Day Surgery
01.2024 - 08.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Texas Health Resources
02.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Extern
Medical City
09.2020 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Resources
08.2013 - 01.2017
Associate in Science (A.S.) in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts degree -
Tarrant County College
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