CHRISTINE MARTINEZ

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Initiated prior authorizations and processed appeals when necessary.

• Managed an outpatient infusion center by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
• Developed departmental goals to improve patient satisfaction scores and employee satisfaction.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
• Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
• Communicated with members of medical staff and department manager during daily update meetings.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Performed personnel interviewing, hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.

• Charge nurse to an average of one hundred patients visiting the infusion center.
• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer and kidney problems.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medications, side effects, post infusion care and follow up care.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Reviewed electronic charts and orders for appropriateness.

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.