DIANE MARTINEZ

**** ******* ** **, *** Rancho, NM, 87144 • 505-***-**** • adz00a@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experience in nursing 18 plus years. Registered nurse with strong clinical skill. Spanish\English speaking. Experience in Medical Surgical nursing, Psychiatric nursing, Geriatric nursing, Orthopedic nursing. Experienced in clinical setting proving care to diverse populations. Experienced in assessments, development, and implementation of care plans Supervisory Experience.

Skills

Medical Surgical experience, Geriatric nursing experience, Psychiatric experience, Rehab nursing, Orthopedic nursing. Diabetes hospice care, stroke patient care. Trained in In-and -Out patient care, Acute and Rehabilitative care.

Work History

Genesis 05/21-present.

Pass medication, do treatments, care plans, admissions, supervise LPNS\CNAS

Registered Nurse 06/2014-04/2021.

Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM

Development and Implementation of care plans. Provided behavioral\emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimers. Managed a pt. load of 10-14 patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple acute diagnosis. Assisted with ambulation. Administered medication. Evaluated patient care needs. Assisted patients S\P hip surgery, knee surgery, head injuries, strokes, and spinal surgery.

Registered Nurse 08/2010-04/2014

Christus St. Vincent hospital – Santa Fe, NM

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCAS, orient patients to the unit. Develop and implement care plans. Provide education to patients. Provided IV therapy, wound care. Administered medication. Admit and discharge patients.

Registered Nurse 04/2005-12/2007

Alternative Home Care – Las Vegas, NM

Patient teaching, wound care, IV therapy, blood draws

Registered Nurse 11/2007-03/2011

Casa Real – Santa Fe, NM

Supervised LPNs and CNAs in patient care while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Provided behavioral\emotional support and supervision for those with dementia\Alzheimer’s. Managed resident load of 38. Development and implementation of care plans. Assure resident needs have been met.

Registered Nurse 11/2000-11/2007

Brookhaven Nursing Home - Las Vegas, NM

Supervised LPNs and CNAs. Administered medications and treatments. Assure residents needs have met. Provided behavioral and emotional support to residents. Developed and implemented care plans.

LPN/RN 08/1982-11/2000

Las Vegas Medical Center – Las Vegas, NM

Supervised CNAs. Administered medication. Develop and implement care plans. Assure patient needs have been met. Provide emotional/behavioral support for those with psychiatric diagnosis.

Education

Associate of Science: 1995

Luna Vocational Tech Institute – Las Vegas, NM

Certifications

Registered Nurse in the state of NM. License number R39515