Blair McMartin
Summary
Diligent nursing professional offering 7 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Maintained sterile environment within operating room, reducing risk of infection.
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Aya HealthCare
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Implemented strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, promoting smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital And Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Nurse Intern
Midland Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during clinical rotations.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
Patient Care Assistant
Midland Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient''s unique needs.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing -
Texas A&M University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
05.2017
Pre-Nursing Candidate -
Tarleton State University
05.2015
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Maintaining Sterility
- Basic Life Support
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- Advanced Practice Nurses of the Permian Basin
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Texas Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- Licensed RN - 2017-Current
References
Jenny Delk-Fikes, NP
- 432-631-2010, jenny.delk-fikes@midlandhealth.org
Jordan Friday, NP
- 325-660-6072, jfriday6702@gmail.com
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Travel Operating Room Nurse
Aya HealthCare
11.2021 - 05.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Medical Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital And Medical Center
07.2017 - 02.2019
Nurse Intern
Midland Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Midland Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Science in Nursing -
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Pre-Nursing Candidate -
Tarleton State University
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- Licensed RN - 2017-Current
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