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Patricia  Martin

Patricia Martin

Torrance

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Mary Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and cardiac rhythm interpretation. Proven track record of enhancing in-patient care processes and advocating for patients. Skilled in medication administration and thriving under pressure in high-acuity environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/ DOU

St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
Long Beach
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Monterey Park Hospital AHMC
Monterey Park
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Monitoring patients continuously, observe patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms through telemetry equipment.
  • Analyze telemetry readings to detect any abnormalities in heart rhythms or other critical signs.
  • Respond quickly to changes in patients' conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions (such as CPR or notifying a physician).
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, fluid intake and output and other medical indicators.
  • Adhered to infection control protocols while caring for high risk patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Monitoring and caring for patients who require continuous cardiac and vital signs monitoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
07-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
07-2022

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Critical thinking
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Familiarity with cardiac monitoring equipment and electronic medical records (EMR) systems
  • Medication administration
  • Clearly communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team
  • Infection control
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/ DOU

St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach CA
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit

Monterey Park Hospital AHMC
10.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pacific College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Pacific College
Patricia Martin