Raquel Martz
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Adept at managing critical care and emergency interventions, my tenure at Abrazo West Campus honed my skills in laboratory result analysis and developed clinical judgment. Spearheaded clinical instruction, enhancing staff competencies, and consistently ensured optimal patient outcomes through meticulous care planning and infection control.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
Goodyear, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Abrazo West Campus
Goodyear, AZ
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed pre-operative assessments and documented patient medical history to ensure safe surgical procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided intraoperative care, including tissue retraction, suturing, and application of dressings.
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
- Managed intravenous lines, catheters, drains and other medical devices used during surgery.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UW Medical Center
Seattle, WA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented infection control protocols to prevent post-operative infections.
- Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
- Assessed patients' medical histories and conditions to determine appropriate care plans.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current with advancements in surgical nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Joesph's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to prevent post-operative infections.
- Facilitated patient recovery by monitoring post-operative vitals, managing pain, and detecting complications early.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Del Webb Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Lead Ramp Agent
American Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Performed aircraft marshaling and wing-walking duties to ensure safe aircraft movement on the ramp.
- Prepared documents related to flight operations such as load sheets, gate passes, manifests.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with pilots regarding arrival and departure times, weather conditions and other pertinent information.
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army Reserve
Fort Hood, TX
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Conducted research to produce detailed reports on current threats and patterns of activity in designated areas.
- Developed and distributed intelligence products focused on field operations.
- Identified and evaluated critical information from various sources, such as human intelligence, open-source intelligence, imagery intelligence, signals intelligence and geospatial intelligence.
- Produced daily situational awareness reports for senior leadership teams outlining current developments in assigned areas.
- Tracked terrorist groups' movements across multiple regions using mapping tools such as ArcGIS Pro or Google Earth Pro.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve tactical skills associated with gathering intelligence in challenging environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
Skills
- Laboratory Result Analysis
- Ventilator support
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Developed Clinical Judgment
Affiliations
Mentoring the Next Generation -
- Volunteering for weekly teen mentorship sessions
- Counseling on hard teenage girl issues
- Leading outings to reset and refocus
- Helping teenage girls know they have self-worth and are valuable
Helping the Less Fortunate -
- Monthly meal handouts for the homeless in Phoenix
- Packaging and resourcing food and hygiene supplies for the homeless population
- Recruiting volunteer for monthly events
Leaving a Legacy for Others to Follow -
- Founded non-profit to help orphans in Uganda
- Daily resourcing and networking for school needs
- Coordinate and oversee construction of schools continued growth
- Travel to and assess school annually
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Abrazo West Campus
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Abrazo West Campus
10.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
UW Medical Center
12.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Joesph's Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Del Webb Medical Center
07.2019 - 11.2020
Lead Ramp Agent
American Airlines
06.2014 - 05.2018
Intelligence Analyst
United States Army Reserve
08.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing