BRAELEE MARTZ
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Lebanon,PA
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated ICU nurse with hands-on experience managing critically ill patients, including ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid emergency response. This critical care background has strengthened my clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Work History
ICU Nurse
9 Months- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, responding promptly to changes in patients' conditions.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU procedures, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
11 Years 5 Months- Keep ground mission equipment running by ordering, receiving, and tracking repair parts in GCSS-Army. Managing and keeping inventory of motor pool stock.
- Open, update, and close maintenance work orders in GCSS-Army. Coordinating with mechanics/motor sergeants to have a continuous flow of shop productivity and efficiency.
- Train numerous soldiers on basics of GCSS-Army as well as adhering to the unit’s standard operating procedures on the maintenance workflow process.
- TRADITIONAL MDAY SOLDIER
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
1 Year 6 Months- Perform assessments and provide care to critically ill patients, including monitoring/adjusting equipment (IV pumps, ventilators, CRRT, Rapid blood transfuser, EKOS, etc.) and titrating IV medications (pressors, sedation, paralytics, etc.).
- Review and interpret labs result and place orders within facility’s RN protocol, contract provider as indicated.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to manage patient care.
- Respond to all codes, rapid responses, and stroke alerts to assist with directions/orders, medication administration, and compressions.
Med-Surg Nurse Extern
1 Year- Collaborated with multidisciplinary members (RNs, PT/OT, case management, providers, etc.) to coordinate patient care and patient care plans.
- Perform basic wound care and dressing changes.
- Set up and maintain equipment (telemetry leads, pulse oximetry, EKGs) and assist with IV pumps and PCA pumps with RN supervision.
Hospitality Server/Hostess
1 Year- Primary point of contact for couples and wedding parties on event day and managed head table/bridal suite service.
- Set and adjusted floor plans for events and accommodate last minute changes without disruption to service.
- Perform room flips between events. Includes table settings, bussing, resetting, and décor changes with a strict timeline.
Paraprofessional – Life Skills Education Assistant
2 Years 10 Months- Assist with kindergarten through fourth grade students in a life skills classroom, worked one to one or in small groups to promote academic, communication, and social skills growth.
- Support inclusion in the students’ general ed classes by providing supervision and assistance as needed.
- Assist with daily living activities and safety needs with patience and understanding.
Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Filled and organized prescriptions with attention to detail, verifying NDCs and correct medications.
- Work through insurance issues, worked through prior authorizations, quantity limits, and copay costs/discounts to lower patient cost out of pocket.
- Read and interpret provider’s prescriptions, call doctor’s offices to request refills, request generic alternatives, and update dosing instructions.
Retail Sales Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Completed restocking, floor changes, set up signage for promos, and completed inventory counts to keep store up to standards.
- Handled back of house by unloading trucks, organizing stock room, and uniformly folding and hanging all clothing.
- Provided knowledgeable service to all customers in a professional and friendly manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
Diploma - Nursing
Ann Mercurio Scholarship
Associates - Health Science
Skills
CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
Ultrasound guided IV placement
End-of-life care
Clinical judgment
Patient assessment
Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Hemodynamic monitoring
Central line care
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
- HERT (Hospital Emergency Response Team)
Certification
License Type: Registered Nurse, Number: RN 788748, Issue Date: 2024-05-26, Expiration Date: 2027-10-31, Status: Active
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Tower Health Pottstown Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2026Read More
Med-Surg Nurse Extern
Tower Health Pottstown Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Hospitality Server/Hostess
Knight’s Pub
05.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Paraprofessional – Life Skills Education Assistant
Reading School District
08.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2018 - 03.2019Read More
Retail Sales Associate
Under Armor Inc.
11.2016 - 01.2018Read More
92A Automated Logistical Specialist
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
05.2015 - CurrentRead More
Reading Area Community College
Associates from Health Science
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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Diploma from Nursing
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Alvernia University
Associate of Applied Science
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Alvernia University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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