Marie Martinez

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination including over 8 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in ICU and Emergency care units. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Critical Care while driving innovation.

Utilization Management Review Nurse at IEHP (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Examined medical treatments and interventions to avoid payment denial and optimize reimbursements
• Provided decision support to admitting office, registration, and nursing supervisors, as well as physicians' office staff
• Evaluated the medical necessity and appropriateness of healthcare services and treatments
• Collaborated with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure cost-effective and appropriate care

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Riverside Community Hospital (2017-01 – Present)

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
• Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients

Registered Nurse, ICU at Riverside County Regional Medical Center (2015-01 – 2017-01)

• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Provided exceptional care to two high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns

Associate of Science in Nursing – Riverside City College (2013-12)