Jessica Martinez

Neurosurgical Rotation, Advanced General Rotation, Obstetrical Anesthesia Rotation, and Airway Call

• Participated in a neurosurgical rotation, delivering anesthesia care for patients undergoing brain and spinal surgeries, focusing on precise monitoring and neuroprotective strategies.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments when encountering unexpected situations or emergencies while providing anesthesia care.
• Actively participated in airway call, handling emergent and difficult airway management situations, and performing emergency intubations and advanced airway techniques
• Completed a diverse rotation in obstetrical anesthesia, providing anesthesia services for labor and delivery, cesarean sections, and other obstetric procedures.
• Delivered culturally competent care by considering the diverse backgrounds of patients when planning for their anesthetic needs during procedures.
• Administered anesthesia medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Collaborated with the anesthesia team to provide high-quality care for surgical patients.

Regional Anesthesia Rotation

• Gained advanced clinical experience in performing peripheral nerve blocks for surgical anesthesia and postoperative pain management
• Developed proficiency in patient assessment, anatomical landmark identification, ultrasound guided techniques, and sterile procedure protocols
• Collaborated with anesthesiologist, surgeons, and perioperative teams to deliver safe, effective regional anesthetics across diverse surgical specialties including orthopedics and general surgery.
• Managed regional anesthesia- related complications and monitored patient outcomes to ensure optimal pain control and recovery.

Primary and Advanced Rotations, including Cardiac Anesthesia

• Assisted with difficult airway management, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Ensured proper functioning of anesthesia equipment by performing regular checks before each procedure, reducing potential technical issues during surgeries.
• Gained Hands-on experience in cardiac anesthesia, performing preoperative assessments, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery for cardiac surgical patients
• Assisted in anesthesia management for high risk cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repairs, aortic replacements, and heart transplants.
• Collaborated with the anesthesia team to deliver safe, patient-centered anesthesia care, adapting to complex hemodynamic changes during surgery

General Anesthesia Rotation

• Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and implementing individualized care plans.
• Provided emotional support for patients and family members during the perioperative process, fostering a compassionate environment.
• Educated patients about the process of anesthesia and the potential side effects, alleviating anxiety and increasing satisfaction with care.
• Contributed to successful surgical outcomes by effectively collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during procedures.

• Provide specialized nursing care to high acuity level patients, requiring trauma one level cardiac and thoracic surgical care in a 24-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
• Responsible for acute post-surgical care of patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafts, valve repair and replacement, thoracic aneurysm repair, heart, and lung transplants
• Manage hemodynamic stability of patients using Swan Ganz via CCO, Nitric Oxide, pacemakers, mechanical ventilator, arterial lines, CVP monitoring, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), vasoactive drips, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life support
• Provide continuous nursing care during bedside procedures such as intubation, sterile line placement, bronchoscopy, and tracheostomy

• Responsible for acute pre- and post-surgical care of vascular, gastrointestinal, plastics, thoracic foregut, hepatobiliary, and colorectal surgery patients
• Monitor, assess, and care of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Frequent assessment, monitoring, and titration of vasoactive, cardiac, and sedation drips
• Participated in collaborative multidisciplinary rounds with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality, evidence-based, safe care of patients
• Resource nurse coordinating break schedule for 5-8 nurses. Ensuring quality patient care and teaching junior staff

• Completed VA Greater Los Angeles’ Transition to Practice Program as an intensive care registered nurse
• Provided care for Veteran patients in the intensive care unit with acute respiratory distress, acute/chronic renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleed, heart failure, and sepsis.
• Monitor, assess, and care of patients receiving advanced life supporting treatments including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications via intravenous or intramuscular route, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Provided complete care to hospice patients, including physical assessments, pain management, and chronic/terminal disease management
• Educated patient’s and family on plan of care and medications in easy-to-understand terms
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapist, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interventions in an electronic charting system

• Responsible for managing Junior Marines, enforcing rules and regulations, upholding the Marine Corps standards, and served as a resource for service members under my control
• Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas on base
• Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military member to provide force protection and property security
• Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members