Racheal Martinez

Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at HCA Medical City Lewisville ER, and ST FRANCIS EMORY HEALTHCARE ER, delivering compassionate patient care and executing critical interventions. Adept at IV insertion and fostering patient rapport, my clinical judgment and multitasking abilities ensure high-quality healthcare outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse at HCA Medical City Lewisville (2024-10 – 2025-07)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
• Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
• Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
• Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations.
• Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

LPN at CareNow Urgent Care (2024-02 – 2024-08)

• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
• Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
• Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
• Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
• Administered vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes.

Licensed Practical Nurse at ST FRANCIS EMORY HEALTHCARE ER (2017-02 – 2023-12)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
• Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.

Licensed Practical Nurse at PIEDMONT MIDTOWN MEDICAL CENTER ER (2015-07 – 2017-11)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
• Collected samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.

CNA at PIEDMONT MIDTOWN MEDICAL CENTER ER (2013-04 – 2015-06)

• Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
• Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
• Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
• Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
• Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.

Licensed Practical Nurse at ST FRANCIS EMORY HEALTHCARE BHU (2016-11 – 2017-02)

• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
• Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
• Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.

Diploma in Nursing in Nursing – COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE (2015-06)