1. Christina N. Martinez
203-448-6181 ▪ christina.martinez@aya.yale.edu
Education__________________________________________________________________________________
Yale University ▪ New Haven, CT
● Master’s of Science: Nurse-Midwifery May 2009
● Certificate in Nursing January 2008
University of California ▪ Santa Barbara, CA June 2006
● Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies and Exercise and Health Science
Employment History__________________________________________________________________ ______
Franciscan Medical Group ▪ Tacoma. WA 4/11-Present
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife
Provider of the Quarter, April 2013
● Management of prenatal care including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care.
● Primary health care management including adolescent health, infections, vaccinations, wellness exams, menopause, pap smears.
● Education including wellness, fertility, nutrition, gestational diabetes, and contraception.
● First assist during cesarean sections. Prescriptive authority and ongoing management of contraception including IUDs, and nexplanon.
● Part of leadership team that brought Centering Pregnancy, a group prenatal care model to our health system.
● Diagnosis and treatment of gynecological diseases and menstrual cycle problems; referral to physician for surgical procedures.
● Well Woman Gynecologic care including annual exams, STI testing, infection management, birth control, endometrial biopsies.
● Collaborate in team on high-risk pregnancies such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and drug abuse.
Cedars Sinai Medical Center ▪ Los Angeles, CA 2/10-2/11
Registered Nurse
● Physical assessment of mother and newborn during intrapartum and postpartum period.
● Fetal monitoring including interpretation and interventions as needed.
● Phlebotomy and IV skills. Medication administration and IV fluid management.
● Critical thinking during birth process including hemostasis evaluation and timely interventions.
● Operating room circulation tasks requiring understanding of instruments, fluid management and emergency intervention.
● High-risk management including care of women with multiple gestations, severe preeclampsia and other high acuity disorders.
Best Start Birth Center ▪ San Diego, CA 8/09-2/10
Birth Assistant
● Assessment of mother during labor. Assist midwife in event of emergency and/or transport.
● Postpartum assessment and care of mother and newborn. Newborn assessment, vital signs and care. Breastfeeding teaching and support.
● Discharge teaching and paperwork with accurate record keeping.
Yale New Haven Hospital ▪ New Haven, CT 6/08-5/09
Clinical Nurse
● Provided nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation for a diverse population of women
● Administered vaccinations, medications for treatment of STIs, and contraceptive injections
● Assisted in special in-office procedures provided by physicians
Yale Graduate Housing ▪ New Haven, CT 7/07-6/09
Resident Coordinator
● Served as liaison between graduate students and the Graduate Housing office
● Coordinated monthly social activities for residents of 40 apartment units
Calvin Hill School ▪ New Haven, CT 8/07-4/09
Research Assistant
● Data entry for research program led by Yale School of Nursing
Volunteer Experience_________________________________________________________________________
Students for Diversity Action Committee
Active Member
● Planned events that promoted diversity at Yale School of Nursing
● Participated in conducting health fair for a local medically underserved community
● Involved with community outreach and health education 2006-2009
Fair Haven Community Health Center
Clinical Team Member
● Provided nursing assistance during routine clinic appointments 2007
Recognition________________________________________________________________________________
● Yale Student Scholarship 2008-2009
● Most distinguished graduating senior in Women’s Studies Department 2006
● Nominated by faculty to be commencement speaker 2006
● Senior thesis: African-centered Approach to Midwifery 2006