Zulema Quintero
Martinez
Summary
New graduate registered nurse with over 7 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse in preoperative and PACU services. Demonstrated expertise in IV insertion and patient assessment, excelling in high-pressure surgical environments. Proven ability to deliver safe, compassionate patient care while collaborating effectively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams. Committed to utilizing extensive hands-on experience and RN training to improve patient outcomes in perioperative care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
PREOP/PACU LVN/RN
Executive Surgery Center
Danville
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive preoperative evaluations to enhance patient safety and ensure preparedness for surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments of preoperative patients, identifying potential risks or contraindications for surgery.
- Administered IV therapies, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the PACU process.
- Assessed patients' vital signs, identifying complications early in recovery phase to enhance patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, setting clear recovery expectations to support optimal healing.
- Mentored junior nurses on perioperative techniques, fostering professional development in surgical settings.
Mobile Health LVN
John Muir Health
Walnut Creek
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Administered medications, immunizations and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests, contributing to improved patient care and clinic workflow.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, answered questions, and prepared for physician examinations to streamline patient flow.
- Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Preop/Pacu LVN
Premier Surgery Center
Concord
01.2019 - 10.2025
- Performed pre-surgical assessments on patients prior to surgery to ensure readiness for procedure.
- Educated patients and families on pre-op and post-op instructions, medications, and expected outcomes to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Executed IV insertion procedures with precision, ensuring patient comfort and safety during the process.
- Performed venipunctures for drawing blood samples with high accuracy and precision.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments on PACU patients including vital signs, pain management, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and neurological assessment.
- Administered medications and assessed pain and nausea levels for post-operative patients, facilitating effective recovery and comfort.
- Assessed patients' consciousness levels to determine recovery status.
- Provided compassionate patient care in a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit setting, ensuring safety and comfort of patients.
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing, ensuring patient safety and compliance with health guidelines.
- Facilitated COVID-19 swabbing procedures, enhancing accuracy and adherence to established safety protocols.
- Performed physical assessments and monitored vital signs, contributing to comprehensive patient care.
- Donned and doffed personal protective equipment (PPE) according to established safety protocols.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Action Urgent Care
Emeryville
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Performed patient history intakes and testing, ensuring thorough preparation for exams and contributing to accurate diagnoses.
- Implement IV procedures, achieving high success rates and patient comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and prioritize care effectively.
- Performed in-house rapid tests and injections, ensuring timely treatment and significantly elevating patient satisfaction.
- Delivered direct patient care, achieving substantial improvements in satisfaction scores through effective communication and personalized attention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT04-2025
Associate in Vocational Nursing (ASVN) - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA12-2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA05-2018
Skills
- Surgical care
- IV skills
- Medication administration
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate carE
- Native Spanish Speaker
Certification
LVN #703733
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mobile Health LVN
John Muir Health
02.2024 - 02.2026
PREOP/PACU LVN/RN
Executive Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
LVN
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Action Urgent Care
10.2019 - 10.2022
Preop/Pacu LVN
Premier Surgery Center
01.2019 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Associate in Vocational Nursing (ASVN) - Vocational Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts