YVONNE MARTINEZ
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable clinical instructor background in both academic and healthcare settings. I possess solid experience preparing students for clinical practice, developing curriculum, and implementing innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. My strengths include strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a deep commitment to fostering students' growth in clinical competency. Previous roles have resulted in improved student performance and readiness for professional healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor Registered Nurse
Career Care Institute
Lancaster, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised and mentored nursing students for 2 semesters in various clinical settings, including Medical-Surgical Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.
- Facilitated students' integration of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice through hands-on patient care and critical thinking exercises.
- Provided individualized coaching to students, enhancing their clinical reasoning, technical skills, and professional behavior.
- Supported students in developing competencies in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and therapeutic communication.
- Ensured students adhered to institutional policies, nursing standards, and ethical principles in all aspects of clinical practice.
- Acted as a liaison between students, patients, and healthcare staff, fostering collaboration and respect.
- Assisted students in understanding and managing complex clinical situations, including prioritizing care, delegation, and emergency response.
- Modeled professional conduct, critical thinking, and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings, inspiring students to excel in their clinical roles.
- Oversaw clinical documentation, ensuring students accurately recorded patient data and interventions in compliance with legal and institutional standards.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance clinical competence and professional growth.
Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained practical coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and alter treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the lockdown unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses, and treatment options.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce the risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Jewish Home
Chatsworth, CA
03.2021 - Current
- The Los Angeles Jewish Home Mental Health Unit assessed, diagnosed, and managed care for up to six to ten patients.
- Assisted in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
- Provided appropriate risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Administer medication to patients presenting a severe risk of danger to themselves and others.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed.
- Performed physical and mental health assessments, hearing/vision screenings, and immunization administration.
- Led groups with patients, focusing on mental and physical health.
- Provided ongoing evaluation of the medication regimen and monitored effectiveness.
- Participated in weekly inter-disciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss individual client treatment plans, and discharge planning.
- Participated in milieu management, ensured safety for all staff and patients, and performed physical restraints as necessary.
- Provided medical care as conditions prevailed in the Infirmary for short or average stays
- Audited charts and documented patient care as provided
- Familiar with DSM as dated and psychotropic meds, possible side effects, and treatments
- Interfaced with social workers and doctors on care management
- Charted and recorded information in client files
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Provided skilled nursing care in the cardiac step-down unit.
- Assessed the need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions, and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Monitored patients on a cardiac monitor.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds, and monitored patients' vital signs concurrently, with a focus on quality care.
- Explained the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diet, physical activity, and behaviors to understand conditions, and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment, and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care, such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
08.2015 - Current
- Provided professional patient care in telemetry units.
- Implemented total nursing care throughout the nursing process while effectively communicating with family members and patients.
- Evaluated the patient's response to treatment and progress toward goals.
- As a patient advocate, I interacted with multidisciplinary staff to minimize delays, and optimize patient care and efficiency.
- Therapeutic physician- and nurse-initiated interventions have been administered and carried out.
- Interprets rhythms and arrhythmias.
- Reports all changes in heart rate/rhythms to attending physicians.
- Collaboration with doctors to discuss and identify patients' treatment needs.
- Experienced in physical examination, medication administration, and assisting physicians with bedside procedures.
- Care is adapted and personalized according to the patient's and family's culture, demographics, history, and needs.
- Care for up to four patients was assessed, diagnosed, and managed.
- Readied patients for stress testing, echocardiograms, peripheral diagnostic studies, and cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Monitored chest tubes, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes, and pacer wires.
- Prepare and administer oral, rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, and prescription medications.
- Managed and provided clinical direction to CNAs.
- Provided guidance and support to patients and families regarding illness management, home care, medication and side effects, diet, nutrition, and exercise.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on assessment data from various sources such as labs, diagnostic tests, and other health professionals' reports.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
07.2018 - 10.2020
- The Telemetry Unit at Olive View Medical Center assessed, diagnosed, and managed care for up to four patients.
- Responsible for the admission, care, and treatment of patients brought to the telemetry unit.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.
- Implemented wound care, pain management, and diabetic protocols.
- Developed and implemented pre- and post-operative procedures, and reduced cardiac risk factors, stress management, and daily living protocols.
- Monitored the patient's vital signs and EKG for changes and abnormalities.
- Administered medications to manage irregular cardiac rhythms, and evaluated outcomes.
- Informed physicians regarding abnormal lab values, arrhythmia, and pertinent events.
- Documented thorough electronic notes regarding patient care and status during the shift.
- Worked in interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Planned culturally competent care for adult patients.
- Provided quality care to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Participated in patient discharge planning in conjunction with the healthcare team.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, CA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Perform complete forensic examination and collection of forensic evidence of sexually assaulted and physically assaulted victims.
- Completed medical forensic examinations of minor children and adolescents as part of abuse and neglect investigations.
- Provided detailed forensic documentation.
- Documented injuries are based on examinations of individuals suspected of perpetrating crimes such as homicide and sexual assault.
- Maintained a chain of custody with evidence.
- Provided emotional support for sexually and physically assaulted victims.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of patients, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors, and helping patients.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to successfully plan treatment for diverse, acute, and chronic conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperatures, pulses, and blood pressures and recorded them in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare and social service provider teams to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide essential assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates on patient status to the charge nurse, recording changes in the medical records.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA12.2012
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Casa Loma College
Van Nuys, CA10.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Therapeutic communication
- Healthcare collaboration
- Acute care expertise
- Patient education
- Professional conduct
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Crisis intervention
- Patient and family advocate
- Clinical supervision
- Leadership and mentoring
- Hands-on clinical instruction
Certification
- PHN
- MAB
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Instructor Registered Nurse
Career Care Institute
03.2023 - Current
Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Geriatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Jewish Home
03.2021 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Antelope Valley Medical Center
07.2019 - 02.2020
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2020
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
08.2016 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2013
- PHN
- MAB
- ACLS
- BLS
Master of Science - Nursing
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Casa Loma College
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