Jennifer Martin
Tuscola,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in staff supervision, department operations, and direct patient care for the pediatric, neonatal, maternal and outpatient surgical populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health-Texas Midwest Surgery Center
04.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Managed preoperative assessments, ensuring patients were properly prepared for their surgeries.
- Educated patients on postoperative care instructions, discharge planning, and follow-up appointments for successful transition home after surgery.
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff for seamless coordination of care.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and clinical skills development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans, resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
- Efficiently organized workflow within the operating room setting to minimize delays between cases while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Contributed to the development of policies and procedures within the ambulatory surgery unit to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote efficient patient care processes.
Pediatric/Nursery/Mother Care Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
07.2011 - 04.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas05.2011
High School Diploma -
Winters High School
Winters, Texas05.2007
Skills
- Clinical experience in PICU/NICU, Mother Care, Outpatient surgery, Preadmission
- Licensed RN- Texas
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Data entry and management: (Excel), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, EMR / EHR documentation/charting/management
- Medication and IV initiation and administration
- Direct Patient Care, Assessment, and Management
- Patient education, counseling, care and treatment planning
- Infection control measures and Quality Improvement
- Nursing staff leadership, precepting, and training
- Staff Supervision- Charge nurse
Timeline
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health-Texas Midwest Surgery Center
04.2016 - Current
Pediatric/Nursery/Mother Care Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
07.2011 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
High School Diploma -
Winters High School
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