EPIC
Sara Marie Martinez
Registered Nurse
Azle,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with cardiac, telemetry, progressive care, and minor procedural specialty. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration with a quality-focus on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse - PreOp/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
North Texas GI Center
Arlington, TX
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB
Bedford, TX
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
North Texas Gl Center
Arlington, TX
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Heart & Vascular Hospital
Arlington, TX
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachetor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, TX 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Collecting vitals
undefinedAdditional Information
- Registered Nursing License #772493
Software
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
04-2022
ACLS
04-2022
Registered Nurse - PreOp/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
North Texas GI Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB
03.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/Recovery Room Registered Nurse
North Texas Gl Center
09.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Heart & Vascular Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital
06.2011 - 03.2014
Bachetor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
08.2005 - 05.2009
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