Brooke Martin
Newton,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse: OB/GYN, Newborn Nursery & NICU
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, Alabama
12.2017 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assisted with central line, chest tube, and endotracheal tube insertions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via PO, IV, IM, ETT and monitored for adverse reactions or effectiveness of medications.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician: Medical-Surgical & OB/GYN
Flowers Hospital
Dothan, AL
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Cashier
Hungry Howies
Dothan, Alabama
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL12.2017
High School Diploma -
Dale County High School
Midland City, AL05.2012
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse: OB/GYN, Newborn Nursery & NICU
Flowers Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician: Medical-Surgical & OB/GYN
Flowers Hospital
03.2013 - 12.2017
Cashier
Hungry Howies
05.2012 - 03.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree Nursing
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
High School Diploma -
Dale County High School
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