Theresa Martinez

Administered nursing services focused on enhancing patient recovery and well-being in oncology and hematology departments.

ONS certified. Provided chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products.

RN staff nurse at an outpatient dialysis clinic within nursing and rehab homes.

Duties included providing over site and care to patients during their treatment. Assessment and documentation of patients, administering prescribed meds, responsible for lab draws and reporting to nephrologist. Communication and collaboration of care with social worker, dietitian and nephrologist.

RN at an outpatient surgical center.

Duties included pre and post op care. Administered conscious sedation for GI procedures.

RN at an outpatient GI surgical center.

Duties included pre and post op care.

Administered conscious sedation to during GI procedures.

Staff nurse for an outpatient hemodialysis clinic. Duties included over site and care of patients during their dialysis treatment. Administration of medication and documentation. Communication and collaboration of care with social worker, dietitian and nephrologist.

Apheresis RN specialist for inpatient and outpatient care serving patients at UIC, VA, and cook county hospital.

Performed various treatments including plasma and blood exchange, stem cell collection, leukocyte reduction, photopheresis and therapeutic phlebotomy.

Charge nurse at an outpatient dialysis clinic.

Duties included over site and care of patients receiving dialysis treatment. Administering medication and assessments with documentation of care. Responsible for labs drawn monitoring and reporting of labs to nephrologist. Communication and collaboration of care with dieticians and social workers to achieve best possible outcomes of patients in center.

• Staff and charge nurse on a telemetry unit.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Implemented infection control practices that reduced hospital-acquired infections in patient populations.
• Assisted in emergency situations by providing critical interventions under pressure while ensuring safety protocols.

RN consultant and supervisor at an adult day care center.

Assessment and monitoring of patients health.

Administering medication as needed.

Monitored patients blood glucose levels and medicated as prescribed.

Called in pharmacy refills as needed.

• Staff nurse on telemetry unit.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• 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.

• Staff and Charge RN diabetic/ oncology unit.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

• Registered Nurse float department.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

• Staff Registered Nurse med/surg unit.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.