Sheila Martinez
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced with administering patient care in diverse settings, focusing on delivering personalized health services. Utilizes clinical skills to monitor patient conditions and implement effective care plans. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient communication to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Star Pediatric Home Care
Saddle Brook, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in various care scenarios.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
LPN
Complete Care
Cedar Grove, NJ
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted with wound care and other clinical procedures, maintaining high standards of hygiene and infection control practices.
- Trained new staff in best practices for nursing protocols, contributing to team knowledge-sharing and operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN, Private Duty
Care Options For Kids
Elmwood Park, NJ
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and independence.
- Educated families on health management and caregiving techniques to promote wellness.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records to maintain continuity of care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to safeguard patient health and safety standards.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastwick College
Nutley, NJ04.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Lincoln Tech
Iselin, NJ07.2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Chronic disease management
- Pain management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
Certification
- LPN License
- BLS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Care Options For Kids
11.2025 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Star Pediatric Home Care
09.2025 - Current
LPN
Complete Care
09.2025 - 02.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastwick College
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Lincoln Tech