Christopher Martin
Clarksburg,West Virginia
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
24 Hour Nursing LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Student Nurse
Salem University
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Clinical Associate
Ruby Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support and compassion.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Salem International University
Salem, WV12.2021
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV03.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Psychosocial Analysis
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
Certification
- ACLS Training - 2022-2023
- BLS Training - 2022-2024
- CCG Training 2022-2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you'll win no matter what the outcome.
Patch Adams
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
24 Hour Nursing LLC
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Sunbelt Staffing LLC
08.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
United Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Salem University
10.2019 - 12.2021
Clinical Associate
Ruby Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Salem International University
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
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