Kelly Martin
Buzzards Bay,MA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Dedicated RN-CWON with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Team focused to deliver the best well rounded care for patient's and families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
Southcoast Hospitals Group
New Bedford, MA
08.2015 - Current
- Team leader and coordinator for monthly site skin/pressure injury meetings
- Team leader in developing and educating staff RNs for skin team champions.
- Team leader for the national data nurse quality pressure ulcer prevalence survey and patients first data.
- Collects data for hospital acquired pressure injuries and reports out in quarterly system pressure injury meetings.
- Provides continuing education and guidance for staff to correctly identify etiology, documentation of various wounds, pressure injuries and skin alterations.
- Provides skilled consultations to all members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure best plan of care for patient's with skin alterations and ostomies.
- Reviews, writes and revises hospital policy and procedures.
- Part of the reviewer of products for cost savings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted research projects related to nursing practice or health policy issues.
- Provides guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization on relation to skin and ostomy, continence care.
- Facilitates communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Educate patients, caregivers and families on wound care process, purpose and goals.
- Provides education to patient and families on the wound/ostomy care and goals.
- Assists physician with examinations and coordinates best plan of care.
- Trains rnother nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Maintains thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trains and mentors RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southcoast Hospital Group
New Bedford, MA
11.2004 - 08.2015
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
Clinical Instructor
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical medicine including physical diagnosis, pharmacology and medical ethics.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Supervised small groups of medical students during their clinical rotations at hospitals.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fletcher Allen
Burlington, VT
04.2007 - 07.2007
Education
WebWOC - Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Metropolitan Adult Education Program
Minneapolis, MN11-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Curry College
Milton, MA06-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06-2004
High School Diploma -
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
Buzzards Bay, MA06-2001
Skills
- Wound Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Licensed RN
- Certified Wound, Ostomy RN
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient and family Care and Education
Timeline
Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
Southcoast Hospitals Group
08.2015 - Current
Clinical Instructor
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
02.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fletcher Allen
04.2007 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southcoast Hospital Group
11.2004 - 08.2015
WebWOC - Wound, Ostomy, Continence
Metropolitan Adult Education Program
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Curry College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma -
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School