Lisa Martinez

• Triage/ Advice Nurse in Cardiology, 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.
• Performed Nuclear Stress tests while monitoring any cardiac changes and patient vitals.

• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Attended LA County PDLN meetings, served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners. Prepared Emergency Department for the EDAP certification survey. Reviewed and changed policies to reflect current recommendations and guidelines for best practice. Maintained documentation for Stroke and STEMI audits.
• Coordinated staffing education for the ED.

• Led efforts in obtaining accreditation from relevant professional bodies which elevated the organization''s reputation and credibility in the industry such as the Stroke program.
• Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
• Implemented performance improvement initiatives, resulting in higher patient satisfaction rates.

• Reduced patient wait times with effective appointment management and coordination among medical teams.
• Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Managed sensitive cases professionally, ensuring timely intervention and support for patients experiencing crises or presenting complex clinical needs.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish organizational goals and strategic plans for the clinical department.
• MICN

Worked in Pediatrics and Critical care.