Lisa Martinez
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Faith Home Care LLC, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment, while effectively mentoring junior staff and implementing infection control measures to improve patient outcomes.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Faith Home Care Llc
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Charge Nurse
Broken Arrow Nursing Home
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit
Southcrest Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained strict infection control protocols within the Advanced Care Unit, contributing to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning, providing regular in-service training for nursing staff members.
- Addressed staffing shortages proactively by recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the unit.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on clinical procedures and unit-specific protocols to ensure successful integration into the team.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education throughout their loved ones'' treatment process.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent administration and ongoing staff education on best practices.
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, utilizing strong decision-making skills to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Platt College
Tulsa, OK06.2013
Lpn - Nursing
Platt College
Tulsa, OK06.1997
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Faith Home Care Llc
09.2024 - 05.2025
Charge Nurse
Broken Arrow Nursing Home
06.2021 - 01.2022
Charge Nurse, Advanced Care Unit
Southcrest Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2016
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Platt College
Lpn - Nursing
Platt College