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Lorraine Martinez
Registered nurse
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Patient-focused registered nurse 20 year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
The Center At Parkwest
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Conducted regular risk assessments within the department to identify areas of potential vulnerability and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Led quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes through data-driven analysis and targeted interventions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Center At Parkwest
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by championing innovative ideas that led to better patient outcomes.
- Provided educational resources on disease prevention and health maintenance topics to help patients make informed decisions about their care.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
The Center At Parkwest
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Parkview Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
01.2000 - 08.2012
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO08.2012
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nurse Education and Training
- Performance Evaluations
- Risk Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Long-Term Care
- Strong Work Ethic
- Leadership and Guidance
- Empathy and compassion
- Infection control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Organizational skills
- Healthcare regulations compliance
Timeline
Director of Nursing
The Center At Parkwest
03.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Center At Parkwest
05.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
The Center At Parkwest
07.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Parkview Medical Center
08.2012 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
01.2000 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Quote
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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- Supervised team of 90 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel spread sheets to monitor return to acute care (hospital) from long term care to track percentages of admissions each month returned to acute care.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Assisted with onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- risk managements reviewed and implemented tasks to minimize further incidents from occurring.
Certification
CPR- BLS
ACLS
Registered Nurse
Interests
Football
Denver nuggets
Software
Point click care
Microsoft word
MS Excel
Epic
Meditech
Power point
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