Elizabeth Martin
Tampa
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse with hands-on experience in providing critical care to high-risk patients. Skilled in advanced medical procedures, delivering education to families, and collaborating with diverse healthcare teams. Able to make quick, effective decisions under pressure while maintaining a high standard of nursing care. Successfully improved patient outcomes through personalized care and meticulous monitoring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Trauma ICU Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on interventions, procedures, and post-discharge care requirements.
- Documented all nursing actions accurately and comprehensively in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained open communication channels with physicians to ensure seamless coordination of care for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, such as ventilators and infusion pumps, safely and effectively.
- Mentored new nurses by providing guidance on clinical skills, time management strategies, and professional standards of practice.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations involving critical illnesses or injuries.
Surgical Trauma Step-down Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Charge Nurse
- Monitored patients' responses to interventions and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as IV pumps, feeding tubes, and ventilators to provide optimal patient care.
- Improved outcomes by teaching patients, family members and caregivers on effective strategies for managing conditions and implementing better wellness choices.
- Evaluated patient outcomes regularly to identify areas for improvement or adjustments in care plan strategies.
- Educated patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
Specialty Surgery Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Displayed expert clinical skill with managing post-operative patients.
- Reacted effectively in emergent situations demonstrating level headed decision-making skills to provide proper care for worsening patients.
- Contributed to strategic plans and initiative to advance excellent care to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored RN students on rotation from BSN programs.
COVID ICU Clinical Nurse (RN/ BSN)
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Treated patient by administering various types of medical therapies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, and recovery processes.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance quality patient care.
- Responded to emergent situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Acute Care Rotation Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Conduct physical exams.
- Take detailed health care histories.
- Listen to patients and analyze their physical and emotional needs.
- Provide counseling and health care education to patients.
- Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialists.
- Advocate for the health and wellbeing of patients.
Student Nurse
West Florida Hospital
Pensacola
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
Preceptorship Student Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center
Pensacola
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Pre-Operative Volunteer
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
Education
RN BSN Degree -
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01.2020
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care protocols
- Effective communication
- Mentoring new nurses
- Patient advocacy
- Advanced life support
- Chest tube management
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
Certification
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Surgical Trauma ICU Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Surgical Trauma Step-down Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
Specialty Surgery Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022
COVID ICU Clinical Nurse (RN/ BSN)
Tampa General Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Acute Care Rotation Clinical Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
Student Nurse
West Florida Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
Preceptorship Student Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Pre-Operative Volunteer
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2019
RN BSN Degree -
The University of West Florida
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