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
undefinedTimeline
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
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