Keriona Martin
Charleston,WV
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Complete Care at Oakridge
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Fostered patient independence through adaptive strategies while maintaining safety measures.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, ensuring that their voices were heard during treatment decisions.
- Facilitated timely discharges by coordinating care with social workers, case managers, therapy teams.
- Coordinated continuity of care through effective communication with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained safe and clean working environments, adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured quality care for patients with complex medical conditions, utilizing critical thinking skills in decision-making processes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
Charleston, WV11.2024
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
Charleston, WV05-2020
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign recording
- Infection control procedures
- Conducting intakes
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Relations
- Transporting patients
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- DBMS
- Performing patient intakes
- Breastfeeding support
- Obstetric emergency response
- Newborn care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- IV insertion
- Postpartum care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
Certification
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Complete Care at Oakridge
11.2024 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston
High School Diploma -
Capital High School
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