NIKITA MARTINEZ
OLIVE BRANCH,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Memphis, TN
02.2018 - Current
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency
- Updated patient charts using [Software] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH
MEMPHIS, TN
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Registered Nurse
METHODIST GERMANTOWN
Memphis, TN
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN2013
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS2005
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Intravenous therapy
- Infant vitals monitoring
- HIPAA education
- Emergency procedures
- Breastfeeding education
- Newborn care
- Performing EKGs
- Foley catheters
- Precepting
- Collecting vitals
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Insulin medication assistance
- Family education
- Postpartum counseling
Certification
- BLS certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2018-2020
- Registered Nurse in MS
- CPR certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor And Delivery
REGIONAL ONE HEALTH
11.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
METHODIST GERMANTOWN
07.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Olive Branch High School
- BLS certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2018-2020
- Registered Nurse in MS
- CPR certified
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