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Silvia Martinez

Summary

To serve as registered nurse in an remote care setting

15+ years' experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations Highly knowledgeable in comprehensive assessment, development, implementation of care plans Solid expertise in urgent care, infusion therapy, pre-post-op care, conscious sedation recovery, family practice, Certified Diabetes Educator Uniquely skilled in women's wellness and life-style coaching with out-patient settings, motivation and education in diabetes self-management with certifications

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

University of Colorado
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

RN

School Nurse, DPS
08.2018 - 10.2020

Case Management: Provides well student care, health care, first aid and immunization compliance. Performs screening for vision and hearing and make referrals and follow up. Completes, updates and maintains student records (Accident reports and Health records)and submits reports. Completes health care plans, IEP and section 504 Plans.

RN

Diabetes Management Care, SCL Health
03.2017 - 12.2017

Teach 1:1 diabetes self-management, including the essential AADE 7 self-care behaviors, and use motivational interviewing teaching techniques. Insulin administration and glucometer teaching. Medication titration per physicians protocol guidelines.

RN

Diabetes Management, Urgent Care Kaiser Permanente
01.2003 - 01.2016
  • Infusion Care, Family Practice, Minor Procedure and GI Recovery

RN

Adult Urgent Care, triage, IV therapy Denver Health Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Lab value, Medication administration, discharge instructions

RN

Home Healthcare, Acaria Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Health Assessment, wound vac, blood draws

RN

Medical-Surgical Unit, Exempla Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Observation unit and float nurse, Health Assessment, pain management, discharge instruction

RN

Occupational Health Nurse, TIAA-CREF
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Health assessment, blood draws, medication administration, employee physicals, walk-in clinic

Education

No Degree - Diabetes

National Certification Board For Diabetes Educators
Denver, CO
01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Colorado College of Denver
Denver, CO
01.2002

Skills

  • Execute detailed patient care plans in family practice, pediatrics, including in-depth patient assessments, medication administration, electronic medical record management, patient/family education
  • Perform triage, assessment and implementation of urgent care as directed by provider/standard orders
  • Manage IV infusion involving multiple medications in treatment of auto-immune diseases
  • Teach 1:1 diabetes self-management, including the essential AADE 7 self-care behaviors
  • Function as integral part of interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and other medical specialists
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Taking vitals
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Performing ekgs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • High level of autonomy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Administering immunizations
  • Health screening
  • Removing sutures
  • Managing deadlines
  • Preventive health
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Call triaging
  • Setting up referrals

Timeline

Registered Nurse

University of Colorado
07.2022 - 03.2024

RN

School Nurse, DPS
08.2018 - 10.2020

RN

Diabetes Management Care, SCL Health
03.2017 - 12.2017

RN

Adult Urgent Care, triage, IV therapy Denver Health Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010

RN

Home Healthcare, Acaria Healthcare
01.2007 - 01.2008

RN

Medical-Surgical Unit, Exempla Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2006

RN

Occupational Health Nurse, TIAA-CREF
01.2004 - 01.2005

RN

Diabetes Management, Urgent Care Kaiser Permanente
01.2003 - 01.2016

No Degree - Diabetes

National Certification Board For Diabetes Educators

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Associate of Science - Nursing

Colorado College of Denver
Silvia Martinez