Karina Martinez
Newmarket,Ontario
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Dynamic Registered nurse bringing Twenty two years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
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24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Mackenzie Health Hospital
03.2011 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
- Enhanced overall patient experience through effective communication and compassionate care during emergency situations.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex medical conditions.
- Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, assessments, treatments, and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and regulations.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the Emergency Department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiency.
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR, defibrillation shocks, or advanced airway management techniques during cardiac emergencies.
- Mentored and guided new nursing staff members, offering constructive feedback to help them develop their skills and adapt to the fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills while managing multiple high-acuity patients at once, making quick decisions under pressure to optimize patient outcomes.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Angels
Liverpool, NS
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Delivered nursing care as float nurse for Queens General Hospital to maintain continuity of patient support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary input to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans.
- Assessed and prioritized patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Streamlined triage processes to improve response times for critical cases.
Medical Surgical ICU RN
Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Acute care Nurse
Mackenzie Health Hospital
07.2002 - 01.2015
- Unit nurse most responsible nurse (MRN) - Responsible in delegating patient assignments and overlooking staff needs - Responsible in administering, monitoring medication such as by mouth and Intravenous - Responsible in performing, and monitoring peritoneal dialysis to renal failure patients requiring dialysis - Responsible in maintaining ADL of patients, including maintaining mobility, good skin integrity - Familiar to HED and HBO computer charting - Charting and networking patient assessments, and needs to appropriate health care team members
Visiting Registered Nurse
Regional Nursing Agency
10.2009 - 06.2014
- Responsible in maintaining the ADL of clients especially with chronic conditions living at home such as tracheostomy care, Medication administration, and enteral Tube feeding - Report to Nursing Supervisor, and CCAC - Foot Care Nurse
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality, compassionate care and thorough assessments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, education, and active listening to address concerns.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Expedited the recovery process by developing and implementing individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Community Staff Nurse
We Care Nursing agency
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Administer vaccines such as Flu shots and H1N1 IM injections to clients in community clinic - Educating patients and family members about the vaccine
- Improved community health outcomes through targeted education initiatives and preventative interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Community Home Assistance to Seniors
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Infection Prevention and Control Nurse - Responsible in monitoring, assessing the clients, workers, and volunteers with any infectious related issues. - Ensure proper handling of infectious disease is in place especially proper use of personal Protective Equipment, and Hand sanitizers - Responsible in creating a Newsletter about infection prevention and control related topics for CHATS monthly newsletter distributed to staff volunteers and clients - Telecommunicating or networking with the Public health Nurses about Infection Prevention
Education
BScN -
Ryerson University
Intravenous venipuncture -
Clarkridge Career Institute
09.2010
Advance Nursing Foot Care -
Clarkridge Career Institute
09.2009
Infection prevention and Control Nurse -
Centennial College
07.2009
Critical Care Concept -
Seneca College
04.2007
Critical Care -
Seneca College
03.2007
Coronary Care 1 -
Seneca College
06.2006
Informatics for nursing Telepractice Tele 405 -
Centennial College
12.2005
College Nursing Diploma -
Seneca College
04.2002
Coronary care II -
Seneca College
Seneca King Campus03.2000
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
New Skills Vocational School
12.1997
Skills
- Working to tight deadlines and working well under pressure
- Highly organized with attention to details, and team player
- Independent, honest, motivated, hardworking with positive attitude
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, understand two different languages such as English, and Filipino
- Experienced in working with multicultural client groups
- Has excellent computer skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Primary Assets
- IV venipuncture certified
- Advance Nursing Foot Care Certified
- Infection Control Certified
- Critical Care Certified
- ACLS Certified 2026
- PALS Certified 2026
- Trauma Certified 2026
- BLS February 2026
- CNO license 2025
- Triage Certified 2026
- RNAO member
- Completed Nephrology program for caring for the dialysis patient including use of PD cycler
- Valid Driver’s license and owns a car
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Angels
07.2026 - 09.2026
Emergency Department Nurse
Mackenzie Health Hospital
03.2011 - Current
Community Staff Nurse
We Care Nursing agency
11.2009 - 05.2011
Visiting Registered Nurse
Regional Nursing Agency
10.2009 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Community Home Assistance to Seniors
03.2009 - 06.2009
Medical Surgical ICU RN
Mackenzie Health Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2017
Acute care Nurse
Mackenzie Health Hospital
07.2002 - 01.2015
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
New Skills Vocational School
Coronary care II -
Seneca College
College Nursing Diploma -
Seneca College
Informatics for nursing Telepractice Tele 405 -
Centennial College
Coronary Care 1 -
Seneca College
Critical Care -
Seneca College
Critical Care Concept -
Seneca College
Infection prevention and Control Nurse -
Centennial College
Advance Nursing Foot Care -
Clarkridge Career Institute
Intravenous venipuncture -
Clarkridge Career Institute
BScN -
Ryerson University