Erica Martin
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UAB Hospital, specializing in patient assessments and direct patient care. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring new staff and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Skilled in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication, enhancing patient and family education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital - Highlands
10.2015 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Enterprise
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2010
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
PACU RN of the Year 2024
Voted by peers.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital - Highlands
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Enterprise
11.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
11.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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