Lizeth Martinez
Escondido,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented LVN with hands on clinical experience in medication administration, wound care, patient assessments, and foley catheter insertions. Proven ability to provide high quality care in a fast-paced healthcare environments while supporting patient comfort and safety.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gary and Mary West PACE
2025.10 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Clinical Experience
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Worked with point click care to chart patient data and access MARs, enhancing workflow accuracy and log keeping.
- Administered influenza vaccinations to patient and staff in compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Provided enteral medication administrations via G-tube, maintaining accuracy and adherence to infection control procedures.
Clinical Experience
Sante Fe Post Acute
- Conducted comprehensive head-toe assessments to monitor patient status and identify clinical changes.
- Administered medications safely in accordance with physician order and facility protocols.
- Operated and monitored enteral feeding systems, including Kangaroo pumps, to ensure proper nutritional support.
- Performed Foley catheter insertions while adhering to sterile technique and patient comfort.
Clinical Experience
Aviara Healthcare Center
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Administered TB skin tests in accordance with clinical guidelines
- Assisted with medication administration for up to three patients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed foley catheter insertions using proper sterile technique and patient-centered care practices.
Clinical Experience
Vista Knoll
- Assisted in wound care rounds and performed treatments on various wound stage, following established protocols.
- Provided ostomy care, including changing ostomy bags and ensuring proper skin integrity.
- Performed foley catheter insertions using sterile technique and maintained catheter care.
- Conducted head-to-toes assessments on up to four patients, documenting findings accurately.
- Administered medications as directed, ensuring safe and timely delivery of prescribed treatments.
CNA
Gary and Mary West PACE
2021.08 - 2024.06
- Assist 1+ participants, many who are elderly and disabled adults within their home.
- Helped participants maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration.
- Provided in-home care that included physical care (lifting and bathing).
- Helped participants with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care.
- Assist with bowel care programs on spinal cord injury participants.
- Assisted the coordination of care of participants.
- Maintained integrity of health information in databases and managed written communication
CNA
Kye Healthcare Staffing
2023.04 - 2023.04
- Assist 14+ residents each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they're on time for bed and activities.
- Provide social and emotional support to improve residents' morale.
- Help residents with incontinence care, daily hygiene, peri care. Preventing and reassuring the fall risk residents were safe.
Healthscreener
Fresh Creative Foods
2020.07 - 2021.01
- Assist with taking employee temperatures.
- Responsible for asking visitors and employees COVID-19 screening questions.
- Worked alongside with the human resources department to ensure employees were following safety precautions.
- Assisted with orientation for new employees.
- Assisted with training sessions with current employees.
CNA
Village Square Healthcare Center
2019.03 - 2020.07
- Responded to 14+ patient calls per shift in a timely and efficient manner, determining need and providing care.
- Observed physical and emotional changes, and reported patients' conditions to nurses.
- Transferred patients using gait belts, hoyer lifts as needed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Took vitals on all acquired patients.
- Assisted each shift with daily living activities, ensuring they are on time for all meals and activities.
- Helped residents with daily hygiene, including showering; oral and peri care; incontinence care.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA2025-08
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School
Escondido, CA2017-06
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Certified nursing assistant
- Presenting care plans
- Documenting CARE notes
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Clinical experience
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
- CPR and AED with American Heart Association (May 2027)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (June, 2025)
- Certified Med tech (February, 2026)
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gary and Mary West PACE
2025.10 - Current
CNA
Kye Healthcare Staffing
2023.04 - 2023.04
CNA
Gary and Mary West PACE
2021.08 - 2024.06
Healthscreener
Fresh Creative Foods
2020.07 - 2021.01
CNA
Village Square Healthcare Center
2019.03 - 2020.07
Clinical Experience
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities
Clinical Experience
Sante Fe Post Acute
Clinical Experience
Aviara Healthcare Center
Clinical Experience
Vista Knoll
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Miracosta College
High School Diploma -
San Pasqual High School