Brandi Martin
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering 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. Patient-oriented nurse with 20 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with surgery, neurology, and ophthalmology specialties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager ALS Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated care of patients with rare neuromuscular diseases by liaising with clinic providers and ancillary staff to organize treatments and program resources.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Used EPIC to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
RN Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center Arlington
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Admissions and pre procedure prep, PACU, assisting physicians withupper and lower endoscopy procedures, patient education, nursingdischarge
- Nursing staff training for Pre-op procedure assistance and PACU
- Continuously monitor patient's vital signs, IV drip rate, pulse oximetryand bowel sounds
- Administer oxygen, additional IV fluids and anti-nausea medications via
- IV push if necessary
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel orsupervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan,implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Review discharge instructions with patient and their family, answer anyquestions they have and call patients the day after their procedures
- Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, includingassessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identifypotential health or safety problems
- Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure thatstock of supplies is maintained.
Education
High School Diploma -
SOUTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Associate of Nursing - undefined
EL CENTRO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Compassionate and caring team player
- Strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
- Excellent critical thinking skills in constantly changing situations
- Proficient in oral and written communication skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Medicare Regulation
- Resource Utilization
- EMR Systems
- Managing Deadlines
- Long-Term Care
- Disease Management Programs
- Follow-Up Calls
- Neurology Expertise
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Training
- Emotional Awareness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Disease Specialization
- Team Coordination
- ICD-9 Forms
- Medical Assessments
- Patient Education
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Performing EKGs
- Call Triaging
- Patient Assessments
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Intravenous Therapy
- Hospice Education
- Care Management
- Setting Up Referrals
- Personal Care Needs
- Drug Calculations
- Family Education
- Disease Processes
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Care Planning
- Operational Standards
Certification
Current ALS certification
Current BLS certification
- Licensed RN
Volunteer with Special Olympics
I began volunteering with Special Olympics as a way to bringing greater meaning to my life. Making a positive impact on the lives of special needs individuals brings me great joy and purpose. I am passionate about helping these individuals grow and realize their true potential.
Timeline
RN Case Manager ALS Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
RN Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center Arlington
07.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
OLD TOWN ENDOSCOPY CENTER
05.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
SOUTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Associate of Nursing - undefined
EL CENTRO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelors of Nursing - undefined
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY
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