Skye Martinez
Vail
Summary
Proactive critical care nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over 6 years of experience in adult and pediatric care. Expertise in acute care facilities, emergency response, and integrated health care delivery. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in achieving organizational goals. Skilled in providing evidence-based therapeutic care and training new nursing staff while ensuring high-quality patient service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Hospital
Oklahoma City
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to oversee and implement patient safety policies, activities, and the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) based on current national standards.
- Able to perform data collection, root cause analysis (RCA), and proactive risk (healthcare failure mode effects analysis HFEMA) analysis for the purpose of improving care to patient groups, maximizing utilization of resources, and enhancing the Patient Safety program.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, motivation, self-direction, and initiative.
- Adhered to all current directives of VHA, and meet current Joint Commission standards, and VA-OIG expectations.
- Lead within a framework of a High Reliability Organization with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
- Completed 350 Joint Patient Safety Reports in a short 9 month period (200% higher than coworkers), with additional 2 Root Cause Analysis projects.
Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center Hospital
Oklahoma City
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Frequently assigned preceptor students to teach about nursing practices in PACU during rotation of the unit.
- Noted as an exceptional educator for taking time to answer questions and further students' understanding of nursing practice.
- Leads unit in educational ETCO2 monitor education and Phillips monitor system.
- Developed a teaching program based on units needs for education for ETCO2 proficiency within PACU.
- Created informative binder for reference.
- Noted as 'super user' for Phillips monitors, highly relied upon by the unit for troubleshooting system and education.
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins: Howard County General Hospital
Columbia
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Lead EHR auditor for chart compliance with the unit (utilization management).
- Able to analyze data through EPIC charting system for areas needing improvement.
- Able to increase charting compliance quarterly.
- Worked as shift lead during night shift and during on call hours with 2-3 nurses working underneath me.
- Highly organized, capable of leading by setting the example, and proficient in evidence based practice.
- Demonstrates competency in patient monitoring as required per each phase of care (this may include hemodynamic status, airway management, pain management, and all elements related to clearing patients for discharge).
- Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage work while adapting to rapidly changing priorities and an environment that fosters compassionate care, innovation, cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Knowledgeable about preparations for discharge and discharge teaching to include patients and when applicable family and/or significant others.
- Ability to role model and support practices consistent with evidenced based care, guide others with plan of care, independently make clinical decisions in complex situations, and proactively assist others with patient assignment.
- Participates in the development and achievement of OR /Peri-op Units, and provides leadership to achieve unit, departmental, and institutional objectives within a rapidly changing environment.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Member of local and state disaster relief for state of emergency during natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
- Capable of managing patients with CHF, COPB, HTN, Stroke, Cardiac arrhythmias, and drug detox, through complicated therapies and specialties while administering blood products and critical medications.
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs, and coordinate care with multiple disciplines for critical situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Joseph Hospital
Tucson
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Rapidly assess a patient's condition to determine the nature and extent of injury or illness and prioritize treatment.
- Administer basic life support (BLS) procedures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an automated external defibrillator (AED), controlling bleeding, bandaging wounds, and splinting fractures.
- Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other emergency personnel, and provide verbal and written reports to hospital staff upon arrival, detailing observations and care provided.
Logistics Supervisor
United States Air Force
Tucson
02.2006 - 02.2012
- Managed Air Force equipment management system program, vehicle custodial account, and vehicle authorization and utilization program for vehicle fleet of 80 government assets.
- Acquired office 18 months behind schedule, caught up office in less than 6 months, and was projected at 9 months ahead of schedule.
- Maintained $3 million in military fleet assets with minimal downtime and return to operation without logistics equipment shortfall through the performance of fleet and operations analysis.
- Maximized capabilities through evaluation, simulation, and execution of action plans to meet both short- and long-range capacity and facility forecasts while developing warehouse operations policies and procedures and communicating information to staff.
Education
BSN - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada08.2020
AS - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida08.2018
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Root cause analysis
- Patient safety protocols
- Clinical data collection
- Evidence based practice
- Care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Compliance auditing
- Utilization management
- Leadership skills
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Case management
- Patient discharging
- Health care consultation
- Data analysis
References
- Ashley Nichols, PACU Clinical Coordinator, IBMCP, (405) 819-4123
- Tammie Mathews, PACU Manager, IBMCP, (405) 301-0395
- Clodel Lapid, PACU Clinical Coordinator, HCGH JH, (443) 718-2818, CLapid1@jh.edu
- Latanyia Wesley, PACU Night Shift Charge Nurse, HCGH JH, (301) 706-6369, LWesley@jh.edu
- Vikki Smolik, Critical Care Nurse Manager, Baptist Hospital, (850) 723-4579, vssmos@gmail.com
- Victoria Chavez, Charge Nurse PCU, Baptist Hospital, (850) 450-8717, vicrush87@gmail.com
- Carla Chromik, RN, Baptist Hospital, (850) 619-7924, cchromik@bhcpnc.org
Credentials And Licenses
- Oklahoma Multi-State- RN, 212535, 04/30/25
- Basic Life Support, 05/31/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 05/31/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 05/31/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veteran's Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins: Howard County General Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Saint Joseph Hospital
01.2012 - 11.2012
Logistics Supervisor
United States Air Force
02.2006 - 02.2012
BSN - Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
AS - Associate's Degree in Nursing
Pensacola State College