Hi, I’m
Maritza Martinez
Homestead FL,FL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Oasis at the KeysTavenier, FL
Registered Nurse
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, medical histories, and diagnostic tests.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, monitoring patient responses and reporting any adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Perform various clinical procedures, including wound care, IV administration, catheterization, and other nursing interventions.
- Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall health status. Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
- Serve as an advocate for patients, ensuring their needs are met, and communicate their preferences and concerns to the healthcare team.
- Respond to emergencies, administer CPR, and provide immediate care during critical situations.
- Work collaboratively with other nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff to maintain a positive and effective work environment.
- Adhere to healthcare policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Community Health Of South FloridaHomestead, FL
Registered Nurse
02.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Community Health Of South FloridaHomestead, FL
Medical Assistant
03.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assisted physicians during examinations
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Stand Up MRICoral Gables, FL
Receptionist
11.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Greeting patients, answering calls, scheduling appointments, calling patients to reschedule appointments and confirming appointments.
- Calling doctor’s offices to request clinical notes for authorizations, requesting copies of prescriptions when
needed and faxing out medical reports according to HIPPA regulations.
Yvanne M. Berryer M.D.Homestead, FL
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
08.2012 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Addressed and remedied all patient or team member issues.
- rained new employees and overseeing the billing and
collections of the office. - Provided proper scheduling of patients, ensuring timely, and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Developed close working relationships with front office and back office staff.
- Assisted with regulatory issues such as compliance.
- Created and managed electronic patient records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to insurance, billing, and accounts receivable.
- Coordinated referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
Education
Carleen Health Institute of South FloridaPlantation, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
12-2021
South Dade Adult Education Center Homestead, FL
No Degree from Medical Assistant
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Chart Updating
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Management
- Medication Administration
- Collecting Vitals
- Licensed RN
Certification
- Licensered Nurse Licenced in state of FL.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oasis at the Keys
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Community Health Of South Florida
02.2023 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Community Health Of South Florida
03.2017 - 07.2020
Receptionist
Stand Up MRI
11.2015 - 01.2017
Medical Assistant/Office Manager
Yvanne M. Berryer M.D.
08.2012 - 10.2014
South Dade Adult Education Center
No Degree from Medical Assistant
2012 - 2014 (2 years)
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
Associate of Science from Nursing
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