Cecilia Martinez
Bald Knob
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing high-quality care to pediatric patients. Strong skills include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and educating families on health promotion. Proven ability to build trust with patients and families while ensuring adherence to all medical protocols. Demonstrated success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Searcy Medical Center
Searcy
04.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to pediatric patients during assessments and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Carried out clinical interventions according to the plan of care.
- Educated parents on proper nutrition, hygiene, growth and development for their children.
- Instructed patients on self-care techniques such as exercises or medication administration.
- Ensured that all patient records were accurate and up-to-date.
- Monitored supplies inventory levels within the department.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Paraprofessional
Arcare Center of Education and Wellness
Augusta
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Supported teachers by preparing instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Assisted students with special needs during daily activities and assignments.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education plans for students.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance for positive interactions.
- Organized and maintained classroom supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Participated in professional development to enhance teaching strategies and skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student progress and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce learning objectives effectively.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Education
LPN - LPN
ASU Newport
Newport06-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ASU BEEBE
Beebe, AR12-2021
High School Diploma -
Augusta Public School
Augusta, AR05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Pediatric education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Health care collaboration
- Pediatric assessment
- ADHD support
- Team collaboration
- Autism support
- Growth monitoring
- Vital data collection
- Pediatric CPR
- Child development
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Patient support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Reading on free time
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nominee
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Searcy Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Arcare Center of Education and Wellness
11.2019 - 06.2024
LPN - LPN
ASU Newport
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ASU BEEBE
High School Diploma -
Augusta Public School