Karen Martinson
South Jordan,Utah
Summary
Dedicated, skilled, and compassionate RN, CDCES with passion, experience and success in patient education, classroom presentation and program management. Consistently and successfully developing strong relationships and positive client outcomes through motivational interviewing, empathetic communication and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, CDCES, Outpatient Diabetes Education, 10 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
Jordan Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2023
- Assessed and formulated education plans, and provided diabetes education in group classes and individual appointments for all aspects of diabetes management including ADCES 7
- Reviewed referral and assessment information to individualize treatment plans and recommendations for types 1 and 2, gestational, pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy, pre-diabetes, and other alterations of glucose metabolism with accompanying co-morbidities and complications
- Skilled in use of motivational interviewing to encourage lifestyle modifications that promote health outcomes
- Provided psychosocial support and resources for clients
- Communicated with physicians regarding recommendations and patient goals and outcomes
- Instituted CGM program and helped patients use CGM as a learning tool for diabetes management. Reviewed ambulatory glucose profiles with patients to formulate lifestyle and medication recommendations in collaboration with providers
- Developed creative curriculum to promote patient problem solving
- Maintained standards of program recognition by ADA
- Developed Quality Improvement projects to improve program outcomes
- Tracked patient outcomes to ensure quality
- Served as consultant and assistant for inpatient educators
- Taught inpatient diabetes management in nursing orientation
- Lifestyle coach for CDC National Diabetes Prevention Program
Hospital Education Coordinator, 10 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
West Jordan, Utah
- Planned, formulated and developed staff education for all areas of hospital
- Coordinated student activity and orientations for over 100 students and 10 schools
- Developed and supervised monthly clinical orientation for nursing staff
- Planned and managed all certification courses throughout facility including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC and STABLE. Instrumental in getting PALS, STABLE, and TNCC as ongoing certifications in facility
- Developed staff education plan for all departments including certification requirements for each area
- Developed and implemented programs to fill regulatory requirements with CMS, State of Utah and Joint Commission standards
- Instituted and managed online learning management system and designed online education materials to meet assessed educational needs
- Instructed and coordinated trainings for transition from paper charting to EMR
- Implemented and maintained electronic patient education system
- Served as instructor for hospital orientation, clinical orientation, BLS
- Regional BLS Instructor Trainer for AHA
- STABLE instructor
RN, Charge, Labor and Delivery, Level 2, 7 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
West Jordan
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment during labor while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Read and used fetal monitoring data to implement appropriate interventions for best patient outcomes
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergent situations
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated patients and families on birthing processes
- Actively supported laboring mothers with their individualized birth plans and encouraged family involvement
- Provided appropriate neonatal resuscitation and support during delivery and in Level 2 nursery
RN, Charge Nurse, Intensive Care, 11 Years
Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake City
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, chest tubes, intra-aortic balloon pumps, multiple IV drips and invasive lines, and wound care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Code Blue support throughout facility
- Managed patient assignments and new admissions while carrying full patient assignment
RN, Charge, Medical-Surgical Floor, 2 Years
Holy Cross Hospital
Salt Lake City Utah
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTCertified Diabetes Care And Education Specialist
12.2015
Skills
- Patient Care and Education
- Health and Wellness Management
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Student Engagement
- Public Health Education
- Health Education Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Presentation Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Social Skills
On a personal note:
Love music (play piano, organ, violin), walking and hiking, reading, proud new beekeeper
Timeline
RN, CDCES, Outpatient Diabetes Education, 10 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
06.2013 - 07.2023
Hospital Education Coordinator, 10 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
RN, Charge, Labor and Delivery, Level 2, 7 Years
Jordan Valley Medical Center
RN, Charge Nurse, Intensive Care, 11 Years
Holy Cross Hospital
RN, Charge, Medical-Surgical Floor, 2 Years
Holy Cross Hospital
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Brigham Young University
Certified Diabetes Care And Education Specialist