Zuriel Martinez

New nursing graduate looking to make their mark on the future and help others.

Highlightsof Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish,enabling effective communication with a diversepatient population
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changinghealthcare environments while maintain high standards of care under pressure
• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with patients of all ages,their families and the healthcare team
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology and experienced in maintaining accurate patient documentation and reporting

Bellevue, Jamaica, Flushing Hospital: General Medical- Surgicalunit

• Assisted patients in completing their activities of daily living (Bathing, dressing,and grooming) while also providing mobility support.
• Translated discharge planninginstructions and education materials for patients
• Monitored vital signs,blood glucose levelsand assisted nurse in performing EKG’s and obtaining specimens for diagnostic testing.

• Completed a prenatal/ postnatal assessment with assistance from clinical professor
• Provided an infant with their first bath and vaccination
• Assisted families in communication with nursing staff in planningcare and education

• Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient progressand response to treatment.
• Engaged in therapeutic techniques to help build rapport with patients
• Conducted mental healthassessments with assistance from clinical professor.

Certifications and Trainings

• CPR certification: BasicLife Support (BLS) Certification, AmericanHeart Association
• Cultural Competency training
• NYC OverdosePrevention and Response
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+):An introduction to care

Education andLicensure

LaGuardia Community College/ GPA: 3.52/ Associatesin Applied Science 

Dean’s List: Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021

Registered Nurse with New York State Board of Nursing:License #: 977947

International ScholarLaureate Program TheDream.USNational Scholarship recipient