Dina Martorana
Dellrose,TN
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, New Jersey
08.2000 - 10.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Assessments and continuous monitoring of the critically ill, including all areas of ICU medicine.
- Highly trained in ventilator therapy, hemodyanic monitoring, ECMO, CRRT, IABP, Impella device
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Mentored new nurses in ICU procedures and best practices.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ 08.1998 - 06.2000
Garfield High School
Garfield , NJSkills
- Ventilator therapy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Critical care management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- License NJ Board of Nursing
- License TN Board of Nursing
- BLS certified
- Updated in all areas of Critical Care Nursing including: CRRT, ECMO, Impella, IABP, advanced hemodynamics
Accomplishments
- Featured on NJ 12 TV News interview at onset of Covid 19 ,the impact of ICU Nursing during the crisis and the impact NY/NJ tri-state area
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2000 - 10.2025
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Peter's University
08.1998 - 06.2000
Garfield High School