Amy Martinez

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in both inpatient care on a Stepdown Telemetry Unit as well as in outpatient PACU patient care. Proficient in managing a diverse critical care patient population, including pre- and post-operative cardiac and orthopedic patients, telemetry, neuro cases, acute injuries, DKA/HHS, detox, chronic illnesses, as well as acute postoperative patient care. Committed to career advancement and professional development with a strong passion for patient education.

Registered Nurse          Oct 2024-Present

Mission Valley Heights Surgery Center | San Diego, CA

Assess acute postoperative patients using Aldrete scoring system and individualized nursing judgement. Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe care is delivered.

Registered Nurse          Aug 2022-Nov 2024

Scripps Mercy Hospital | San Diego, CA

Assess patients, interpret objective data, and collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe, direct, and individualized care to a critical care population.

Nurse Assistant / Vaccine Technician         May – Aug 2021

Sharp Float Pool | San Diego, CA

Provide hygienic care, assist with activities of daily living, reposition immobilized patients, and record vital signs and patient behavior. Verify and confirm patient information. Administer intramuscular (IM) COVID-19 vaccinations.

Home Care Provider     Sept 2018 – Feb 2019

Assistive Opportunities | Pacific Beach, CA

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide indwelling urinary catheter care for a high-functioning quadriplegic patient. Operate a sling lift to ensure safe patient transfers.

BSN | July 2022 | SDSU - Graduated with Honors

ADN | Dec 2021 | Grossmont College - Vice President of CNSA

AS Biology | July 2019 | Mesa College - GPA 3.5

BA Photography| Dec 2007 | SFSU - Graduated with Honors