Erika Martinez
Planada
Summary
Accomplished Clinic LVN with a proven track record at Merced Department of Public Health, enhancing immunization rates through effective outreach and collaboration. Expert in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care, I excel in staff mentorship and interdisciplinary teamwork, significantly improving patient care outcomes.
Experienced healthcare professional with strong focus on patient care and clinical efficiency. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in medical procedures. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Dependable and goal-driven, ensuring high-quality results in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic LVN
Merced Department of Public Health
06.2023 - Current
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team experience.
- Strengthened patient relationships by offering emotional support and education on treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace to provide optimal patient care environments at all times.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during periods of high patient volume, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on delivering quality care to each individual served.
- Established strong partnerships with local healthcare providers to improve vaccination accessibility in the community.
- Improved immunization rates by developing and implementing effective outreach programs for targeted populations.
- Developed action plans to address gaps in immunization coverage within specific demographics or geographic regions.
- Collaborated with state health departments to ensure timely reporting of immunization rates for compliance purposes.
- Coordinated mass vaccination clinics, ensuring efficient delivery of services to large groups.
- Conducted regular audits of immunization records at provider offices to verify accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Clinic LVN
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Clinic
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Mentored new LVN staff members to ensure proper training and integration into the clinic''s workflow, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Improved patient care by providing efficient and accurate medication administration.
- Improved overall team performance metrics in the clinic by consistently meeting or exceeding established benchmarks for vital signs, documentation accuracy, and medication administration timeliness.
- Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace to provide optimal patient care environments at all times.
- Reduced medical errors by maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of patient information, treatments, and outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Main West Acute Care
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' family members regarding treatment plans and progress updates, providing reassurance during difficult times.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of patient-focused care under challenging circumstances.
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing interventions.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Maintained detailed records of patients'' medical histories, conditions, and treatments to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when analyzing complex patient situations, synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop appropriate action plans.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merced College
Merced, CA12-2014
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Catheter care
- Immunization administration
- Pediatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Medication dispensing
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Staff supervision
- EKG administration
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinic LVN
Merced Department of Public Health
06.2023 - Current
Clinic LVN
Dignity Health, Mercy Medical Clinic
06.2017 - 06.2023
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Main West Acute Care
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - California Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merced College
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