HOLLY J. MARTINCHEK

• Efficient with procedures such as laceration repair, I & D, nail trephination, and FB removal
• Developed treatment plans for patients with a variety of acute medical and traumatic conditions
• Performed rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emergent conditions including resuscitation and stabilization
• Ordered laboratory tests, imaging studies, medications, and other treatments as necessary
• Communicated with physicians regarding patient status and changes in condition
• Performed physical examinations on new patients to assess their condition and determine appropriate plan of care
• Coordinated transfers from the Emergency Department to other departments or outside facilities when needed
• Instructed family members about follow-up care after discharge from the hospital
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient response and documented progress notes accordingly
• Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines in decision making

CHERLYNN ERICKSON, SUPERVISOR (906) 449-3700

• Completed several 13 week travel assignments at UPHS Marquette, ICU
• Level II Trauma facility with 24 bed ICU
• Developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs
• Provided efficient critical care with minimal orientation
• Required quick-learning, innovation, and the ability to adapt to ever-changing environments
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.

• Assessed students' knowledge and skills through weekly assignments
• Partnered with instructors to share practices for optimized student learning
• Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties
• Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments
• Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching

JACOB SMITH, SUPERVISOR (906)282-8377

• Responsible for the safe transport of patients prior to and during flight via fixed wing aircraft
• Provided advanced life support measures required to stabilize critically ill or injured patients
• Treated a variety of patients in the pediatric, obstetrics, adult, and geriatric populations
• Proficient in hemodynamic support, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive medication use
• Trained in emergency procedures including intubation, chest tube/wayne dart insertion, and cricothyrotomy
• Established positive interpersonal and professional relationships
• Maintained standards of safety for patients and crew
• Restocked flight bags, cleaned and maintained aircraft equipment to prepare for next flight
• Weekly continued education on up-to-date medical policies and procedures
• Fulfilled base manager duties including supply ordering and restocking, inventory, and crew leadership

AMY BERGRUDE, SUPERVISOR

• Efficiently managed care for a variety of patients including traumas, cardiac/respiratory arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction and sepsis
• Routine team leader for cardiac/respiratory arrest, rapid response and traumas
• Experience with titrating multiple IV drips such as epinephrine, dopamine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, nitroglycerin and insulin
• Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line insertions, intubations and chest tube insertions
• Frequent use of ventilators, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes and gastric tubes
• Experience with Cardiac Assist (ECMO) and External Ventriculostomy Drainage systems
• Preceptor for multiple RN's
• Creator of Extubation Risk protocol
• Routine Telemetry shifts
• Recipient of Daisy Award
• Member of Skin Care Committee (ICU representative)
  

• Efficiently managed care for surgical and trauma patients by planning, organizing, and delegating tasks
• Charge Nurse
• Preceptor for new RN staff
• Life Long Learning Council Representative
  
• Recipient of two "Committed to Excellence" awards
• Experience with community disaster (code green) during six week city flood

CONNIE GEYER, SUPERVISOR (701)857-5764

• Worked for Dr. Oyetunde Siyanbade, Trauma Surgeon
• Assisted Physician with treatment and procedures
• Provided education to patients on wound care
• Developed extensive knowledge of wound care including colostomy appliance/maintenance, wound packing, suture and staple removal, pressure ulcer assessment and vacuum assisted closure device application (wound VAC)
• Recipient of "Committed to Excellence" award