Melissa Martinez
Artesia
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
The orchard post acute
Whittier
08.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
LVN Telemetry Nurse
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided bedside care and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current standards of practice related to Telemetry nursing.
- Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings and established protocols.
- Responded quickly and accurately to changes in the patient's condition.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms on telemetry units for abnormal changes in heart rhythm.
- Initiated life-saving measures when necessary during emergency situations.
- Identified emergent situations and provided appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Performed 12-lead EKG's to evaluate patient's cardiac status.
- Assessed patient vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Education
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North West College
Riverside, CASkills
- Medication administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient care planning
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Documenting observations
- Patient care
- EMR systems
Timeline
Charge Nurse
The orchard post acute
08.2024 - Current
LVN Telemetry Nurse
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Vocational Nurse - Nursing
North West College