Marlen Martinez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP )with 20 yrs of Critical care experience who possesses detailed understanding of principles, methods and procedures. Develops custom treatment plans to assist diagnosis and treatment. Detail-oriented approach to assessing patient needs to present and potential future medical problem and complications, resolution aims.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Echenique Medical office
The Bronx, NY
12.2020 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Essen Medical Associates
Bronx, NY
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Conduct pelvic gynecological Pap smear
- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition
- Provides written home-going instructions
- Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan
- Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
- Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on best practices within the field of nursing.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Total Medical PC
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition
- Provides written home-going instructions
- Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines on adults and pediatric patients
- Conduct pelvic gynecological Pap smear
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs
- Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment
- Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Assistant Nurse Manager/Coordinator – ICU
Bronx- Lebanon Hospital
Bronx, NY
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Exercise oversight of bed flow management and all patient care activities on a 26-Bed ICU unit, caring for neuro, medical, surgical, and mixed cases of critical ill patients
- Assist nurses on the unit, and serve as liaison between MD, family members and other member of the interdisciplinary team
- Charged with completing PI’s(Performance Improvement)
- Responsible for balancing staff schedules every month
- Participates in investigations and prepare reports
- Educates staff in collaboration with Educator
- Coaches and mentors staff
- Participates in interviewing, hiring, corrective action and separation process with nursing staff
- Serve as a member of the Code 99 Team
- Assisting with Procedures performed within ICU, ascertaining proper consents, policy and aseptic technique is maintained
- Other responsibilities include delegating assignments for the incoming shift, presenting ICU data in Bed board Meeting daily etc
- Participant in Joint Commission Survey
- Maintaining all other policies and procedures of Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
Charge Nurse/ Staff Nurse Team Leader – ICU
St. Barnabas Hospital
New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Responsible for operation of the critical unit during the off shifts, which included mentoring staff, admissions, and transfers
- Specialized in care of critically ill pre-surgical, post-surgical, neuro, 911 trauma, and shock/trauma patients
- Cross-trained and adept in care of ER, PACU, Step-Down and Ambulatory surgery patients
- Independent critical thinker in direct care of critically ill clients
- Advocate for solid teamwork.
Education
Master of Science - Advance Certificate
Pace university
12-2017
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
05-2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis College
05-2002
Associate of Science in Nursing - Allied Health
Bronx Community College
12-2000
Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre Medicine
Fordham University
05-1992
Skills
- Preventive Care
- STD care and counseling
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Fluent in Spanish and Garifuna
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
Affiliations
- Member: American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Member: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Member: American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certification (FNP-BC)
- Registered Nurse practitioner in the state of New York
- Certificate to Prescribe in New York to present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Degrees
- MSN
- BSN
- Advanced Certificate post MSN - FNP-BC
- BS - Biology
Profile - Accomplishments
- Accomplished nursing professional with proven Administrative and Leadership skills with special emphasis in Critical Care Nursing.
- 20 plus years of combined experience as ICU and step-down RN
- Cross-trained and adept in care of ICU, Step-Down, ER, PACU and Ambulatory surgery patients.
- Outstanding interpersonal communication (verbal & written), organizational and planning skills
- Team player with other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, motivate, & supervise
- Ability to respond well to pressure situations and deadlines.
- Self-starter; takes the initiative to get things done.
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Echenique Medical office
12.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Essen Medical Associates
11.2019 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Total Medical PC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Nurse Manager/Coordinator – ICU
Bronx- Lebanon Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2019
Charge Nurse/ Staff Nurse Team Leader – ICU
St. Barnabas Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Advance Certificate
Pace university
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis College
Associate of Science in Nursing - Allied Health
Bronx Community College
Bachelor of Science in Biology - Pre Medicine
Fordham University
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