Blanca I Padilla Martinez BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Memphis,TN
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in detoxification and patient care. Adept at managing complex cases, ensuring patient safety, and delivering compassionate care. Highly focused on team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Skills include patient assessment, crisis intervention, and medication administration. Dependable and results-driven, consistently meeting patient and organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Detox Nurse (Acute Care Unit)
Centro Médico / Platinum Health Care Management Group
San Juan, PR
07.2024 - 02.2026
- Administered detoxification protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort during withdrawal processes.
- Monitored vital signs, responding promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on recovery strategies and relapse prevention techniques to enhance outcomes.
- Assisted in training new staff on detox procedures and adherence to safety regulations.
- Leadership: Mentored and trained 2 new nursing staff members on clinical detox and safety protocols, improving overall team efficiency.
- Diagnostic Procedures: Performed 12-lead EKGs and laboratory draws to monitor patient cardiac health and metabolic status during acute withdrawal.
- Advanced Interventions: Executed peripheral IV starts and managed complex medication orders following strict safety protocols.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Health Care Services
Caguas, PR
01.2019 - 02.2026
- Delivered patient-centered home health care, focusing on monitoring responses to treatments and vital sign stability.
- Observed and reported adverse reactions to medications and treatments to prevent acute complications.
- Assisted with activities of daily living and feeding for high-need patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamericana University
San Juan, PR06-2013
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Relapse prevention
- Nursing ethics
- Behavioral interventions
- Withdrawal management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Trained 2 new nursing staff on protocols and maintained a 95% patient satisfaction rate through compassionate care
- Managed a 30 inpatient unit
Certification
- Wound Care Certification: Completed December 2025
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): RV Health Training (Exp: June 2026)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention): RV Health Training (Exp: June 2025)
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): RV Health Training (Exp: August 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Detox Nurse (Acute Care Unit)
Centro Médico / Platinum Health Care Management Group
07.2024 - 02.2026
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Health Care Services
01.2019 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamericana University