Sarah Martinez

sarah.martinez@email.com
(555) 678-9012
Phoenix, AZ

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience in acute care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Committed to providing evidence-based care while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Experience

Registered Nurse

Phoenix General Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

June 2020 - Present

Provided direct patient care to 6-8 patients per shift in medical-surgical unit, monitoring vital signs and assessing patient conditions.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, maintaining 100% accuracy in medication administration.
Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Documented patient care activities, assessments, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) system.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
Mentored and trained 5 new graduate nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and hospital protocols.

Staff Nurse

Valley Medical Center

Phoenix, AZ

August 2018 - May 2020

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in the emergency department, prioritizing care based on acuity levels.
Performed patient assessments, venipuncture, IV insertion, wound care, and other nursing procedures.
Responded to rapid response and code blue situations, providing critical care interventions.
Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital policies.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives that reduced patient wait times by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Aug 2014 - May 2018

Skills

Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment, IV Therapy, Wound Care, Medication Administration, Vital Signs Monitoring

Technical: Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner), Medical Equipment Operation, Patient Monitoring Systems

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Registered Nurse License (Arizona)

Professional: Critical Thinking, Time Management, Patient Advocacy, Team Collaboration, Crisis Management

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