CHANDLER MARTIN
Antioch,TN
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in critical care environments. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care and handle high-pressure situations effectively. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs, known for clinical expertise and compassionate patient interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Burn Unit Critical Care Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical
10.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized care to patients with severe burns and complex injuries, ensuring the highest standards of treatment in a high-pressure environment
- Administered critical care protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes in high-acuity environments.
- Monitored vital signs and provided timely interventions based on patient assessments and evolving clinical conditions.
- Cleaned and redressed burn wounds routinely, monitored the healing progress, and administered medications for pain management and infection prevention
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, addressing both immediate and long-term needs
- Supported patients through the critical phases of recovery, educated them and their families on continuing treatment at home, and taught pain management techniques
- Assessed patients' mental health post-injury, maintained accurate and detailed records; adhered to infection control protocols, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care practices within the burn unit
Intensive Care Critical Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill patients across various healthcare settings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Manage complex cases such as cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, and high-risk procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, providing timely updates to healthcare providers for informed decision-making.
- Quickly adapt to new environments and excel in high-pressure situations
- Maintain meticulous records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Support quality assurance initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical practices
- Deliver exceptional care in diverse settings
Intensive Care Critical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Northwest
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered complex medication regimens in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and administered interventions for critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment, including ventilators and cardiac monitors, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed the impact of informatics initiatives on patient outcomes
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of clinical systems and practices in the ICU
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Tristar Summit Health
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided patient-centered care for critically ill individuals, including those recovering from cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, EVD drains, Thrombectomy, Fem-pop procedures, and AAA
- Assisted doctors with medical procedures and offered basic life support during emergencies
- Monitored vital signs, EKG's, medications, and labs, and managed invasive devices
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of MD's, PA's, NP's, and others in a high-pressure environment
- Assessed and coordinated discharge planning needs, educated patients and families about medications, treatment procedures, and discharge processes, and addressed patient inquiries while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality
Collections Administrator
Community Health System
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Evaluated and resolved claim processing issues by researching denials and identifying payer trends
- Maintained and updated patient accounts to ensure balance accuracy, corrected payer and plan details, eligibility group billing, and handled denials and insurance matters
- Submitted insurance claims through SSI and HMS, making necessary corrections and requests to timely processing
Health Insurance Research Representative
Healthcare Discovery
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Researched Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal, state, and local programs to find insurance coverage for patients
- Investigated health coverage through the marketplace and provided relevant information to patients
- Discussed settlement amounts, set up client payment plans, and processed payments
- Managed data processing using various systems and resources, including PASSPORT, HMS, DAR, FLIMMS, and STAR
- Verified that patient information complied with all HIPAA laws and regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University College of Nursing
Jackson, Tennessee01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, BSHS
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky01.2014
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Leadership skills
- Patient care
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Airway management
- Critical Care
- Bedside Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certifications, Memberships and Awards
- ANA | American Nurses Association Member
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Saving Support
- BLS Basic Life Support
- NHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- Mandatory Reporter Adult and Child
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Timeline
Burn Unit Critical Care Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical
10.2023 - Current
Intensive Care Critical Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2023
Intensive Care Critical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Northwest
06.2022 - 09.2022
Surgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Tristar Summit Health
02.2020 - 05.2022
Collections Administrator
Community Health System
06.2016 - 08.2017
Health Insurance Research Representative
Healthcare Discovery
05.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, BSHS
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University College of Nursing
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