Maria Martinez
Dallas,TX
Summary
Bilingual, Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Secretary
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Nurse Extern
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Software.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX07.2018
Associates Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX12.2016
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Pharmacology
- Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Administering Immunizations
- Routine Examinations
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Vision Screening
- Performing EKGs
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- YouTube
- Patient Monitoring
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Epic Systems
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medical Evaluations
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Screening
- EMR Systems
- Patient Discharging
- Pain Management
- Physical Assessment
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Mental Health Care
- Wound Care
- Well Visit Procedures
- Women's Health Exams
- Microsoft Word
- or and ER Experience
- Judgment and Decision-Making
Certifications
ACLS
BLS
TNCC
ENPC
NIHSS
TRIAGE
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
Nurse Extern
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
03.2016 - 12.2016
Secretary
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College
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