Elizabeth Olivares Martinez
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Summary
To seek and maintain a part-time or per diem position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Float to the emergency department, critical care, medical-surgical and progressive care units.
- Increase efficiency in the float pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Enhance teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Improve patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Enhance patient care quality by accurately assessing and recording vital signs and symptoms.
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Resource Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Implemented new floor assignments based on staff requirements.
- Oversaw flow of patient care, assisting RN's and CNA's as needed.
- Precepted new hires on unit and hospital policies, clinical skills, and direct patient care.
- Checked code carts, restocked medication and supply rooms, and completed weekly narcotic counts.
- Responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
- Administered direct patient care to diverse patient populations in a 39-bed hospital unit with a 1:6 ratio.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient conditions by identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
CNA
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Measured and documented vital signs, intake and output, daily weights, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, ambulating, and feeding.
- Collected lab specimens.
- Obtained 12-lead EKG's.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided light housekeeping.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments and grocery stores.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Pharmacy Technician
San Juan De Dios Pharmacy
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with correct item and quantity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
05.2020
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Activities of daily living
- Wound and drain care
- IV's and blood draws
- Foley catheters
Certification
- RN, BSN
- BLS, ACLS
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional Involvement
- CNO advisory board float pool representative for Pathways to Excellence
Timeline
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Resource Nurse
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
CNA
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2018 - 09.2019
Pharmacy Technician
San Juan De Dios Pharmacy
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
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