EDGARD ANTONIO MARTINEZ LOPEZ
Second-Year Medical Student | Licensed Nurse
Guaynabo
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with extensive experience at VA Caribbean Healthcare System, skilled in IV therapy management and patient education. Enhanced patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and optimize care processes, contributing to improved nursing morale and streamlined patient experiences.
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
05.2020 - 01.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Utilized strong clinical judgement skills to assess patients'' overall health status before administering vaccines as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to fluctuating patient volume and varying workloads during peak flu vaccination periods.
- Reduced wait times for patients through effective scheduling and streamlined vaccination processes.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall patient experience during immunizations.
- Educated patients on the benefits and potential side effects of the influenza vaccine, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Supervised performance of Medicine ward clinical staff, identifying areas requiring immediate improvement during Flu season.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of cancer treatment administration.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Optimized use of resources within the ICU by participating in daily rounds with multidisciplinary teams, discussing goals of therapy, discharge planning needs, and potential barriers to achieving desired outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' primary physicians to facilitate seamless transitions of care between the ICU setting and ongoing outpatient management.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Universidad InterAmericana De Puerto Rico- Metro Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico06-2023
Skills
Nasogastric tube insertion
Triage assessment
Patient care and education
IV therapy management
Direct nursing care
Ventilator care
Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
Patient assessment and care
Catheter maintenance
Advanced cardiac life support
Gastrostomy tube care
NG tube insertion
IV setup
Wound care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Collecting vitals
Preventive health
Timeline
Nurse
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
05.2020 - 01.2024
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autónoma De Guadalajara
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
Universidad InterAmericana De Puerto Rico- Metro Campus
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