Selena Martinez
Spring Lake,US
Summary
Passionate nurse with experience in a fast paced outpatient environment. Distinguished understanding of outpatient facility procedures and providing best-in-class family and patient education. Adept at working closely with doctors and nurses for excellent services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
04.2016 - Current
- Leads and organizes delivery of care by reviewing results from laboratory and radiology departments for abnormal findings. Informs ordering provider and often patient’s primary care doctor of results for appropriate follow-up
- Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment, triages incoming patient phone calls utilizing the nursing process and returns all calls same day
- Orders diagnostic imaging for evaluation purposes
- Developed weekly clinical staffing schedule supporting 21 providers
- Maintained on time delivery of 35 annual clinical staff evaluations
- Collaborates with fellow nursing team and management on process improvement
- Functions as an expert in clinical practice by providing pre-operative surgical education for patients and their family members
- Selected for workplace of choice committee to help shape culture of the workplace and quality of patient care
- Responsible for managing physician’s surgical protocols in EMR system
- Systematically evaluates current practice and collaborates with fellow nursing team and management team on process improvement
Clinical Nurse
Spectrum Health Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Promoted and restored patient’s health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
- Provided physical and psychological support to patients, friends and family
- Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards
- Measured health outcomes against patient care goals and standards
- Administered medications and procedures per established unit policies and guidelines
Contract Administrator
United States Air Force
McConnell AFB, KS
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Acquisition planning, recommendations and cost analysis for major base services
- Managed 3 base contracts which involved conducting monthly site visits and quality assurance checks
- Assured accurate allocation of government contract funds
- Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative team by delivering ongoing coaching, motivation and fostering career advancement
Healthcare Administrator
United States Air Force
Washington, DC
06.2003 - 12.2009
- Responsible for ensuring access to care for outpatient medical facilities by reviewing provider schedules and providing adequate appointment availability
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and accuracy
- Supported providers in completing medical notes in a timely manner for patient safety
- Served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Bagram AB, Afghanistan from May 2008 through September 2008. Facilitated evacuation of critical wounded warriors out of country to receive necessary advanced medical care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08.2015
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon
04.2016 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Spectrum Health Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2016
Contract Administrator
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 07.2012
Healthcare Administrator
United States Air Force
06.2003 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
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