Melissa Martinez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented vocational nurse with extensive experience in geriatric care. Known for personable and compassionate interactions, with a strong commitment to providing individualized patient care and education. Excels in building rapport with medical professionals, patients, and families to ensure top-quality care and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Height St Skilled Care
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.
C.N.A
Height Street Skilled Care
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, attentive care
- Protected patient privacy under HIPAA regulations; facilitated critical updates with team members
- Employed proper body mechanics and assistance devices for safe patient transfers
- Responded promptly to call lights, addressing patient needs efficiently
- Assisted with feeding, monitoring dietary intake to meet nutritional goals
- Implemented wound care techniques to prevent bedsores
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Kern Medical Center (KMC)
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Aided patients with personal hygiene tasks, enhancing their comfort and well-being
- Recorded vital signs, documented observations, and administered treatments as needed
- Provided emotional support, creating a positive environment for healing
- Enforced fall prevention strategies, ensuring safety for high-risk patients
C.N.A
Height Street Skilled Care
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity in patients
- Maintained rigorous infection control practices to ensure facility hygiene and safety
- Addressed patient needs quickly via efficient call light response
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Kern Medical Center (KMC)
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Delivered individualized patient care, enhancing patient satisfaction and support
- Supported patient comfort and safety through meticulous adjustments of bed rails and equipment
Education
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2017
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Unitek College
Bakersfield, CA08.2024
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Venna Health
Bakersfield, CA11.2017
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Medication Management
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Education
- Emergency Care
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Care Plan Development
- Psychosocial Support
- Documentation and Reporting
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Patient intake
- Elderly care
- Feeding tube assistance
- Nursing care planning
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Charting and documentation
- Patient mobility assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- Health education
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Family communication
- Inpatient care
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Tuberculosis testing
- HIPAA protocols
- State licensed practical nurse
Timeline
LVN
Height St Skilled Care
11.2024 - Current
C.N.A
Height Street Skilled Care
07.2022 - 10.2024
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Kern Medical Center (KMC)
03.2021 - 01.2022
C.N.A
Height Street Skilled Care
05.2020 - 03.2021
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Kern Medical Center (KMC)
03.2018 - 09.2018
Foothill High School
Vocational Nursing Diploma -
Unitek College
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Venna Health
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