Martha Beattie
Uvalde,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Uvalde, TX
06.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care. Stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Lead nurse and management of stress lab.
- President (2 years) student nurse leadership committee.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Uvalde, TX
09.2011 - 06.2017
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
Kerrville, Tx, TX
03.2009 - 09.2011
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
ICU Staff Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
05.2006 - 03.2009
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tomball College
Tomball, Texas05.2006
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment and Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination, Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Critical Thinking and Treatment Preparation
- Attention to Detail and Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication, Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Condition Monitoring, Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination and Medical Procedure Preparation
- Procedure Assistance and Patient Care Oversight
- Student Precepting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advance Certification Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
09.2011 - 06.2017
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Gentiva Hospice
03.2009 - 09.2011
ICU Staff Nurse
Kingwood Medical Center
05.2006 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tomball College
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