Betsy Martin
15577 JD Martin Lane, Walker,La
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field RN
Pinnacle Home Health
07.2015 - Current
- Wound care/Ostomy care and education
- Educate patients on medications and disease processes.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and PICC management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implement care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Oversight and supervision of assistants (CNAs, LPNs)
- Knowledge of clinical case review
- Assess, create, and implement care plan to provide exceptional in-home care
- Educate patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Field LPN
AUDUBON HOME HEALTH
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated on medications and lifestyle changes
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LEAD LPN
MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER
04.2008 - 07.2013
- Managed nurses and medical secretaries
- Provided care for patients receiving radiation therapy
- Assisted Radiation Oncologists with procedures and patient care including:
- Pre-medication for procedures
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Insertion of IV catheters
- Provided skin care, tracheotomy care/suction
- Provided education regarding oncology treatment
- Ensured all nurses and medical secretaries are properly trained and adhere to the policies and procedures
- Assisted in updating/creating policy and procedures
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN
American Nursing Agency
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Provided patient care at various facilities including:
- Oral medication administration
- IV piggyback medication/fluids
- Insertion of urinary catheters
- Wound care
- Colostomy/Tracheostomy care
- Oral care
- Ochsner Medical Center - Cardiology, Medical Surgical, Psych
- EKL - Medical Surgical
- LTAC - Wound care, Psych, Rehab
- Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology
LPN
OLOL RMC
02.2005 - 03.2006
- Neurology, Medical Surgical
- Provided inpatient nursing care
- Administered medications by mouth, IV Piggyback/Fluids
- Provided tracheotomy care and suction
- Inserted IV’s, foley catheters, provided wound care, etc.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge Community College
05.2022
Certified Woundcare Nurse -
Wound Care Education Institute
10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College
12.2004
Skills
- Critical thinking skills: independent thinker, anticipates needs, and proactively finds solutions
- Experience with complex populations
- Highly motivated self-starter with a superior work ethic
- Interface effectively with clients and personnel with diverse backgrounds
- Detail-oriented; resourceful in the completion of tasks timely with the ability to successfully multi-task without compromising quality
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently without supervision
- Great leadership skills
- Excellent at multi-tasking
- Excellent computer skills
- Quick learner
- Knowledge in EMR Systems
Timeline
Field RN
Pinnacle Home Health
07.2015 - Current
Field LPN
AUDUBON HOME HEALTH
07.2013 - 07.2015
LEAD LPN
MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER
04.2008 - 07.2013
LPN
American Nursing Agency
03.2006 - 04.2008
LPN
OLOL RMC
02.2005 - 03.2006
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge Community College
Certified Woundcare Nurse -
Wound Care Education Institute
Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana Technical College
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