Pamela D. Huerta-Martinez
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with eight years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and triaged cases in high-pressure environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during emergency procedures.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring safety and effective care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in advanced life support techniques.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Providing and assessing direct care to post-operative pediatric surgery patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Providing and assessing direct care to pediatric orthopedic, neurology and trauma patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse PRN
South Texas Surgical Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Responsible for assessing and providing direct care to post-operative patients.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Memorial
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Responsible for assessing and providing direct care to medical surgical patients.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and respiratory illnesses.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2021
Associates Degree Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2006
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
Certification
Registered Nurse – State of Texas 06/2013
Registered Nurse - State of California 07/2022
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course 05/2024
Trauma Nursing Core Course 05/2024
Affiliations
Daisy Award Recipient March 2016, November 2016
Team Daisy Award Recipient December 2017
Timeline
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse PRN
South Texas Surgical Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Christus Spohn Memorial
06.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree Applied Science - Nursing
Del Mar College
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Chemistry
Texas Tech University
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