Lori Martinsen
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Dynamic LVN Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Salinas Valley Post Acute, excelling in medication administration and patient care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and meticulous monitoring of vital signs. Committed to promoting patient independence and implementing efficient care strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Salinas Valley Post Acute
Salinas
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2012 - 02.2024
- Assisted in training new telemetry monitor technicians, sharing expertise and knowledge to help develop competent and confident staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures related to confidentiality, infection control, and safety protocols during daily activities.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining up-to-date documentation on monitored patients, including rhythm strips and vital signs.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when analyzing cardiac patterns for subtle yet significant changes that could indicate potential complications or emergencies.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, balancing surveillance of multiple patients while also addressing urgent issues as they arose.
LVN Charge Nurse
Cypress Ridge Care Center
Monterey
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LVN Charge Nurse
7th Ave Psych
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - 2024
- Managed patient caseloads effectively by prioritizing needs, delegating tasks appropriately, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient care by implementing an efficient patient monitoring system and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
WestMed College
San Jose, CA05.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Salinas Valley Post Acute
02.2024 - 08.2025
LVN Charge Nurse
Cypress Ridge Care Center
02.2023 - 01.2024
LVN Charge Nurse
7th Ave Psych
01.2022 - 2024
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Dominican Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2024
Associate of Science - LVN
WestMed College