David Martinez

Ambitious Family Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience in providing wellness exams and chronic disease management for a variety of populations. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated environment.

Nurse Practitioner - Frontier Direct Care - McAllen, TX

(2022-08)

• Customize treatment plans and health regimens to meet patient needs
• Control symptoms and manage medications and illness
• Providing compassionate care, delivered comprehensive patient education
• Order and coordinate diagnostic testing including labs, referrals, imaging
• Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab test, and prescribe medication for children and adults
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and eRx

Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - NIRP-PAD Specialists - Edinburg, TX

(2021-08 - 2022-07)

• Pre-operative preparation of patients needing procedures and treatments related to peripheral arterial disease
• Post-operative care of patients after procedure, related to peripheral arterial disease
• Administration of medications to pre-and post-operative patients as directed by physician or CRNA
• Educated patients on post procedure instructions and procedures performed
• Assessment and treatment of patients pre-and post-peripheral arterial disease related procedures
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with peripheral arterial disease
• Manage patients pain related to peripheral arterial disease
• Counsel patients on the need for Angiogram procedure
• Educated patient on procedure including atherectomy, angioplasty and stent placement
• Complete documentation of patient encounters related to assessment, diagnosis, ICD-10 coding

Nurse Practitioner - Dr. Maria Coimbra - McAllen, TX

(2022-01)

• Customize treatment plans and health regimens to meet patient needs
• Control symptoms and manage medications and illness
• Providing compassionate care, delivered comprehensive patient education
• Order and coordinate diagnostic testing including labs, referrals, imaging
• Provide general and preventative care, conduct check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab test, and prescribe medication for children and adults
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and eRx
• ICD-10 coding in relation to diagnosis

EMS Instructor - South Texas College - McAllen, TX

(2015-09 - 2021-08)

• Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments
• Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback
• Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals
• Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives
• Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams
• Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments
• Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Healthcare Corporation of America - McAllen, TX

(2014-10 - 2018-07)

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients
• Observed applicable health and safety regulations and house protocols to achieve patient and staff safety and minimize liability to malpractice accusations
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
• Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options

Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Weslaco - Weslaco, TX

(2003-07 - 2014-10)

• Examined and assessed hoses by laying out and checking connections to fire hydrants for effective fire suppression
• Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims
• Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel
• Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations
• Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety
• Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care
• Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers
• Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community
• Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires
• Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality
• Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation
• Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies
• Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps
• Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
• Addressed emergency calls and fire alarms using job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary equipment

Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science - Del Mar College (2003-05)

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - South Texas College (2013-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Texas A&M University (2018-05)

Master of Science - Nursing - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2021-05)