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Michelle Martinez

Michelle Martinez

Cromwell,CT

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Background as a 15 year LPN with strengths within the geriatric population, managing chronic conditions and comorbidities. Proven to remain calm under pressure. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2020 - Current
  • Fulfill the role of Staff/Charge Nurse on Step down Pulmonary Unit
  • Care of patients on Ventilator/Tracheostomy/Chest tube and CF patients
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitor & communicate patients health status with the interdisciplinary teams.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.

RN

Trinity Health at Home
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Case manages 25+ patients with various medical conditions within a large territory in the state of Connecticut
  • Provides clinical insight and support to clinical staff including nursing, therapy and management as needed to help ensure patient safety and satisfaction
  • Identifies health risks and/or decreased health status and implements appropriate action in a timely manner to reduce risk of re-hospitalization
  • Perform thorough assessments and document observations at each patient visit
  • Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner to ensure patient safety.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Charge Nurse

Jerome Home
01.2016 - 09.2021
  • Charge of skilled rehab unit with 18 beds, supervised nursing assistants in areas of patient care
  • Served as a liaison between residents, family members and physician
  • Provided education to residents and family members on care of new appliances, medication administration and or dressing changes
  • Direct patient care and assessment.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.

Education

Associates in Health Science

St Vincent’s College at Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05.2020

LPN

Vinal Technical School
Middletown, CT
06.2005

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Home visits
  • Patient Assessments
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Supervision
  • Precepting
  • Long-Term Care
  • Home care
  • Chronic Disease Management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Connecticut 171696
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, 2005-2020
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Stepdown training

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

RN

Trinity Health at Home
05.2022 - 12.2022

RN

Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Charge Nurse

Jerome Home
01.2016 - 09.2021

Associates in Health Science

St Vincent’s College at Sacred Heart University

LPN

Vinal Technical School

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