Camery Martin
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a highly-motivated and energetic Emergency Room Nurse with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. I possess good communication with my co-workers and care team. My decision-making and prioritization skills are useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (PRN)
Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Richmond, Texas
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored patients for side effects.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided post-surgical care to bariatric surgical patients.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Participated as a code blue team member, administering emergency medications, assisting with chest compressions and transferring critical patient to ICU.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Mental Health Technician
Westpark Springs Hospital
Richmond , Texas
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as social workers, psychiatrists, counselors and nurses to coordinate quality care for each client.
- Created activities that promoted physical wellness, emotional stability, cognitive functioning, independent living skills and social interaction among patients.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Day Care Assistant
Sunshine Daycare
Houston, Texas
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Houston Community College
Houston Tx12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2018
Skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Great Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Experienced in Team Building and Leadership
- Clinical training
- Phlebotomy
- IV maintanance
- Infection control standards
- Emergency procedures
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multistate compact , License number: 1067325
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification exp. 03/2024
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) exp. 03/2024
- Care of the aggressive patient (COAP) exp. 06/2023
- National Institute of health stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification exp. 06/2023
- CPI 07/2023
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
05.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (PRN)
Westpark Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2023
Mental Health Technician
Westpark Springs Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
Day Care Assistant
Sunshine Daycare
03.2015 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing RN
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health
Lamar University
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