Lauren Martinez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
San Antonio, Texas
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult situations involving critical illness or end-of-life care decisions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Christus Spohn Shoreline
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - 07.2022
- Observed patient behavior and reported any changes to the supervising nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and condition.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX05-2022
Skills
- Life-sustaining machines
- Critical Care
- CRRT certified
- NIH/BLS certified
- Artic Sun certified
- IV setup
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate Care
- EMR systems
- Wound care
- End of life care
- Ventilator management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Christus Spohn Shoreline
04.2019 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Del Mar College