Luis M. Martinez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional recognized for visionary leadership and exceptional performance in healthcare settings. Expertise includes leveraging clinical environments, team-building, fiscal management, and operational strategies to enhance profitability while prioritizing patient care quality. A catalyst for change, adept at aligning strategic initiatives with strong leadership across cross-functional teams and fostering key alliances to optimize performance. Committed to innovation in managing healthcare systems, community building, and quality management, focusing on maximizing organizational viability through revenue enhancement, cost management programs, and continuous improvement of healthcare outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACNO
HCA Valley Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Administration to add new service lines, started new community relationships and hospital branding.
- Managed administrative operations to ensure efficient workflow and communication within the organization with focused areas in Labor & Delivery, Women's Health, Postpartum and Medical Specialty Units ( Medical, Stroke, Cardiac & Surgical).
- Promoted a cohesive work and health work environments with a baseline of accountability and respect to all.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing overall departmental performance.
- Collaborated and implemented evidence-based protocols to improve quality and patient satisfaction.
- Interviewed, hired, and mentored leaders & Charge Nurses.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols and collaborating with the Infection Prevention Nurse.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Recruited, Interviewed, and hired and providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employee sustaining healthy-work environments.
Critical Care Director
HCA VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2018 - 2024
- Serve as the leader overseeing the clinical operations and related accountability for the ICU, ICU 2N, PCU, COVID Uni and Dialysis units.
- Collaborated to implement Intensivists group to the ICU.
- Collaborated to manage budget, limited resources and employee emotions during COVID times.
- Directly supervise and support the performance of over 120 staff members providing support, and guidance.
- Revamped the Dialysis team, and collaborated with Division Dialysis Director to continuously safe care.
- Oversee audits, implementation of procedures and communicate results to CNO for proper control, service, and to meet standards. .
- Identify best practices and opportunities in clinical, financial operations, and growth.
- Initiated COVID MRSA Task Force in conjunction with the Infection Control Nurse managing the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive facility-wide Infection Prevention and Control program.
- Directed and collaborated the $0.7M Dialysis unit service line expansion, which included the addition of two new treatment rooms to accommodate the COVID & Isolation patients.
- Advocated and collaborated a $.8M monitor purchase at VRMC for multiple units
- Managed ICU Quality Improvement: 2019 HAI 75% reduction from 2018, 2020 R HAI 50 % reduction from 2019, and 2021 Collaborated with Quality Resources to achieve Leapfrog Grade A.
- During COVID pandemic peaks cared and led COVID ICU care at the bedside with ICU Nurses. Was given the opportunity to assigned as one of the 6 leaders in the command center.
- Converted 17 bed PCU to a 17 Bed ICU COVID Unit, converted 8 bed ICU to 8 bed ICU COVID Unit, and initiated, lead & educated the COVID Team for ICU and none-critical care areas.
- Developed an efficient Recruitment internal process and collaboration process with GCD Recruiters.
- Developed a robust Retention Processes to recruit StaRNs and experienced nurses.
- PCU Manager- Decreased infection from 30%, Decreased Pressure Ulcers 25% from Key strategies, present in the environment, & ongoing guidance to prevent patient harm.
- Nurse Extern Program Collaboration- Averaging 15 Nurse Externs (NE) converting to StaRNs per year.
- In Collaboration with Division Leaders, conducted routine facility inspections, improvement and eliminated hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols enhancing service delivery standards.
Director of Critical Care
University Medical Center of El Paso
2011 - 2018
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and critical response protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives for improving critical care outcomes.
- Streamlined workflows to increase efficiency in patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, resulting in increased competence and confidence in their abilities to provide exceptional patient care.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions to drive progress toward desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with HR team to recruit and hired talent to promote to ICU specialties.
RN, Clinical Coordinator
UMC El Paso
2009 - 2011
- Led nursing staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency within for Trauma, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU ( 30 Beds)and Intermediate Care Unit (13 beds)for a total of 125 FTEs.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve team competencies.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular team meetings and feedback sessions.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed 100 nurses and nursing activities in 300-bed Level 1, teaching county hospital
- Led nursing staff to enhance patient care and operational efficiency within unit.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses, improving onboarding experience.
RN, CVICU
UMC El Paso
2007 - 2009
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and protocols for a new CVICU service-line.
- Assisted in complex cardiac procedures, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards for CABG, Cath Lab, and Vascular cases.
RN, Critical Care
UMC El Paso
2004 - 2007
- Monitored patient vital signs and assessed changes to ensure timely intervention with patients on CRRT, RotoRest beds, manuals pronations and Swanz Ganz/ Pulmonary Artery Catheter.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Cared for Level 1 Trauma, ICU Medical & ICU Surgical patients.
CVICU Nurse Extern/Technician
Sierra Hospital
2002 - 2003
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, promoting comfort and safety in clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective patient treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, Texas01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, Texas01-2004
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah12-2025
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational growth strategies
- Operational evaluation: gemba walk validations
- Optimized resource allocation
- Performance evaluation & disciplinary actions
- Employee development & Shared Governance empowerment
- Supportive interpersonal skills to improve teamwork
- Centered to patient and costumer experience
- Analytical problem-solving
- Maintains focus during challenging circumstances
- Engaging leader for patient safety & qualityoutcomes
- Conflict-resolution
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- Achieved decreasing HAI through effectively helping with active rounding, engaging nurses, coaching for success and gamba walks.
- Collaborated with team to lead and implement Timpani.
- Led Nurse Extern Program in Critical Care with sustainable culture to fill all ICU positions.
- Led retention & recruitment strategies
- Improved patient experience score in Post Partum & Medical Units.
Certification
- CCRN
- SHRM-CP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Photography
- Embracing outdoor adventures: running & hiking
- Volunteering
- Gardening
- EBP
- Reading
Timeline
ACNO
HCA Valley Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Critical Care Director
HCA VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2018 - 2024
Director of Critical Care
University Medical Center of El Paso
2011 - 2018
RN, Clinical Coordinator
UMC El Paso
2009 - 2011
RN, CVICU
UMC El Paso
2007 - 2009
RN, Critical Care
UMC El Paso
2004 - 2007
CVICU Nurse Extern/Technician
Sierra Hospital
2002 - 2003
Master of Science in Nursing Administration - Nursing Administration
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare
Western Governors University
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