Eileen Martin
Registered Nurse
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Gifted RN with proven skills in working with RNs in multiple settings to offer top-notch patient care and support. Vigilant, systematic and focused on delivering cost-effective, high-quality medical care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
American Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Home Health Nurse
RWJ VNA
11.2016 - 02.2023
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
06.2006 - 02.2019
- Promoted patient's independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Maintained nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all department and all other areas of hospital.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health
05.2002 - 06.2006
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all department and all other areas of hospital.
Contract Emergency Room RN
Phoenix Health Agency
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Emergency/ Trauma Department Charge Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2001
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinal University
Denver, CO 05.2001 -
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Ann May School of Nursing
Neptune, NJ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Public Relations
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA 05.2001 -
Skills
Patient Monitoring
Privacy and Confidentiality
Medical Records Management
HIPAA Compliance
Recording Vital Signs
Physician Collaboration
Care Plan Adherence
Medication Administration
Treatment Implementation
Patient Assessments
Vitals Monitoring
Nursing Consultation
Wound Care
Infection Control
Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
American Medical Staffing
06.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
RWJ VNA
11.2016 - 02.2023
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
RWJ University Hospital Somerset
06.2006 - 02.2019
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health
05.2002 - 06.2006
Contract Emergency Room RN
Phoenix Health Agency
06.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
American Sentinal University
05.2001 -
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Ann May School of Nursing
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Public Relations
York College of Pennsylvania
05.2001 -
Emergency/ Trauma Department Charge Nurse
New York Presbyterian Hospital
06.1997 - 05.2001