Annette Martens
Garnerville
Summary
Compassionate critical care nursing professional with extensive training in managing complex patient conditions and delivering essential treatments. Proficient in advanced cardiac life support, patient assessment, and emergency response management. Demonstrates expertise in health monitoring to proactively address individual patient needs while ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards. Fully qualified to provide care for diverse patient histories and requirements.
Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NY Presbyterian Hospital
New York
06.1988 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ05-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY05-1988
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Code blue response
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
- Palliative care awareness
Certification
- PALS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
NY Presbyterian Hospital
06.1988 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Peter's University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
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