Amy Martin

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sonoma Post Acute

02.2023 - Current

Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and preventive health practices to enhance recovery and well-being.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses using electronic health record software
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.