Sandy Martinez
Romeoville,IL
Summary
I am a reliable, bilingual, and hardworking CNA with 4+ years of experience working in post-surgical units. While I have enjoyed and learned a lot in Med Surg units, I have a strong interest and motivation in transitioning to the critical care setting to further enhance my skills and contribute to the team's success! I am committed to continuous learning and professional development within healthcare.
I am eager to learn and work alongside the Rush Copley team if the opportunity presents!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Experience
Nursing Student
Romeoville, Illinois
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Rush Copley ICU- Role Transition Clinical (8 weeks)
- Edwards Hopsital ICU, CVICU- Critical Care Clinical (8 weeks)
- Rush Copley ICA- Med Surg 2 Clinical (8 weeks)
CNA Med Surg Ortho Unit
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs in Cerner.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with transfers and ambulation.
- Emptied and documented surgical drains, including Foley's, NG tubes, JP drains, T-tubes, colostomy, nephrostomy, accordion drains, and assisted with the mobilization of chest tubes.
- Experience with bedridden, physically challenged, memory impaired, forensic patients, and patients of diverse populations
- Assisted in rapid responses and codes by gathering equipment, connecting patient to the AED and perfomromg chest compressions when appropriate
- Assisted in post bariatric surgical care
- Acted as a preceptor for newly hired CNAs, following a preceptor education class.
- Acted as a safety and SI sitter.
CNA Med Surg Unit
St.Joseph's Hospital
Joliet
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Collected and documented vital signs in Meditech
- Assisted in patient hygiene needs
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transferring needs
- Emptying and documenting of surgical drains including Foley's, NG tubes, JP drains, T-Tubes, and mobilization with chest tubes.
- Experience with bedridden, physically challenged, memory impaired, and patients of diverse populations.
- Assisted in rapid responses and codes by gathering equipment, connecting patients to the AED and performing chest compressions when appropriate.
- Floated between orthopedic, ICU, ER, and tele units as well for staffing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School
Romeoville, IL05.2020
Skills
- Computer Proficient
- Responsible
- Hardworking
- Organized
- Caring
- Team Player
- Empathetic communication
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Accomplishments
- Illinois Seal of Biliteracy 2020
- 2 Above and Beyond Awards
- 1 Silver Cross Bee Award
- Current BLS Certification
- CNA Certified 2021
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Experience
Nursing Student
01.2025 - 12.2025
CNA Med Surg Ortho Unit
Silver Cross Hospital
07.2024 - Current
CNA Med Surg Unit
St.Joseph's Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Major
Lewis University
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School