Candi Martin
Niceville,FL
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Eglin AFB Hospital, excelling in critical thinking and patient assessment. Proven expertise in infusion therapy and telehealth services, delivering exceptional care and education to patients. Recognized for effective team collaboration and emergency response, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiology Clinic Registered Nurse
Eglin AFB Hospital
Eglin AFB, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Provides comprehensive professional nursing services of an advanced nature requiring critical thinking skills. Provides professional nursing care through the delivery, management, and coordination of care and services in a clinic setting through face-to-face encounters or via telecommunications technology (telehealth/virtual nursing) by performing nursing triage to determine the appropriate level of care, and home care advice which may be considered part of the triage process.
- Performs procedures, treatments, and medication administration. Performs clinical/diagnostic procedures may include moderate sedation, ECG's, oxygen administration, etc.
- Provides health education/coaching to patients, significant others, and/or family members/caregivers
- Executes approved Clinical Support Staff Protocols (CSSPs) IAW local guidance providing coordinated care for high volume, low or high-risk symptoms and/or diagnoses.
- Trained with a Cardiology Nurse and have currently been in the Cardiology Nurse role for three months. I have completed Moderated Sedation education & training, Home INR charting, review of Referrals, assisted with four Transesphogeal/Dircted Current Synchronized Cardioversion, completed multiple ECGs, Cardiology telephone triage, room patients, schedule patients, assist with off base diagnostic tests to include getting authorizations.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Eglin AFB Hospital
Eglin AFB, Florida
11.2018 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient in accordance with hospital policy.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Instructed family members in home care after discharge from the hospital setting.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy by following established safety protocols.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Assessed patient response to treatments and reported changes in condition to physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
- Provides oversight and mentorship to paraprofessional and newly assigned Active Duty Registered Nurses.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
White Wilson
Fort Walton Beach , Florida
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided patient education.
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in an urgent care setting.
- Administered IV fluids and medications as prescribed by physician orders.
- Prioritized tasks based on acuity levels in order to provide timely care.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding changes in patient status.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Adhered to safety protocols within the facility at all times.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Oncology
Miramar Beach, FL
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Provided care and supervise oncology and hematology patients in an ambulatory setting.
- Administered chemotherapy agents, iron products, IVIG, and electrolytes through peripheral and central lines
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assessed patient response to treatments and reported changes in condition to physicians.
- Provided education and counseling for patients on their treatment plan and side effects of medications.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emeral Coast
Miramar Beach, Florida
02.2005 - 11.2012
- Provided direct and individualized nursing care for assigned patients on the Medical/Surgical floor. Performed daily physical assessments and recorded findings through computer charting.
- . Prepared and administered medication to patients (via po, im , iv, subq, pr, NG tube, and PEG tube) and recorded appropriately.
- Provided care for a wide variety of age groups and types of medical and surgical patients. Skills include different type of dressing changes, inserting ivs, accessing central lines and mediports, inserting foley catheters and ng tubes, removing sutures and staples, etc.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees, filled in as charge nurse, and floated to other areas of the hospital when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL12-2004
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Telehealth services
- Infusion therapy
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Clinical judgment
- Continuous improvement
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Cardiology Clinic Registered Nurse
Eglin AFB Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Eglin AFB Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2025
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
White Wilson
04.2016 - 10.2018
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Oncology
11.2012 - 04.2016
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emeral Coast
02.2005 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast Community College
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