Amy Markt
Wedowee,AL
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over a fourteen year career. Skillfully staff teams and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Manager
Northeast Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained nursing policies and procedures.
- Conducted in-service training sessions for nurses on new techniques, equipment and protocols.
- Monitored patient care quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan of care.
- Provided leadership support for the recruitment, selection, orientation, evaluation and discipline of nursing staff.
- Managed staffing levels to meet operational needs and budget requirements.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Coordinated performance improvement activities within the nursing department.
- Created monthly reports summarizing unit activity including staffing patterns, patient outcomes, safety data.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new nurses entering the organization.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Resolved conflicts between patients, families and staff members in a timely manner.
- Evaluated nurse competency levels through observation and feedback sessions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Nursing Supervisor
Palomar Health Wound Care Center
San Marcos, CA
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed orientation materials/check off sheets for new hires
- Conducted annual competencies for the nursing staff
- Completed job performance evaluations on all staff
- Administered hyperbaric medicine therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric Physician operated and maintained the hyperbaric chambers and associated systems and equipment in compliance with all standards and regulatory statutes
- Assisted MD's with the set up and application of bioengineered tissue including: Grafix Core, Grafix Prime,Grafix PL, Apligraf, Dermagraft, Puraply AM, Epifix and Affinity
- Maintained the bioengineered binder for tracking/documentation purposes
- Preceptor for nursing students in their final semester of nursing school
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Site Research Coordinator for A Retrospective Evaluation of Real-Time PCR for wound Pathogen Identification and Characterization.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Palomar Health Wound Care Center
San Marcos, CA
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Performed wound care using various dressings including: 3M 2 layer compression, Surepress, Aquacel, Aquacel Ag, wound gel, Hydrofera Blue, Endoform, Santyl, Iodosorb and NPWT
- Maintained quality indicators including: outliers, days to heal and healing rates
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Roanoke, AL
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed wound care using various dressings including: unna boot, NPWT, Medihoney, hydrogel, calcium alginate; silver alginate and Santyl
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Regional Medical Center, Wound Healing Center
Anniston, AL
07.2010 - 07.2011
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- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices
- Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment (DME).
Education
Metropolitan State University - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
WOC Nursing Education Program
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science -
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Sciences -
Auburn University
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient services coordination
- Clinical quality improvement
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Patient education and advocacy
- Department management
- Staff Leadership
- Hiring and Terminations
- Multitasking and Organization
- Case Management
Timeline
Nursing Manager
Northeast Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Palomar Health Wound Care Center
12.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Palomar Health Wound Care Center
07.2013 - 11.2017
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
07.2011 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Regional Medical Center, Wound Healing Center
07.2010 - 07.2011
Metropolitan State University - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
WOC Nursing Education Program
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Bachelor of Science in Poultry Science -
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Sciences -
Auburn University
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