KIARA S. MARTIN
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Lenexa,KS
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience providing high-quality care in a fast-paced Emergency Department. Skilled in assessing, prioritizing, and managing critically ill and injured patients while remaining calm and effective under pressure. Experienced in trauma care, emergency interventions, rapid patient
assessment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for strong clinical judgement, excellent critical thinking, and the ability to make timely decisions in high-stress situations. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and exceptional communication with patients, families, and colleagues.
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
1 Year- Delivered rapid critical care to critically ill and injured patients in a fast-paced Level II trauma emergency department
- Administered emergency medications, blood products, and advanced treatments according to hospital protocol
- Monitored and managed unstable patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and traumatic injuries
- Maintained proficiency in emergency procedures, resuscitation, and life-saving interventions
- Assessed and triaged patients to determine priority for medical attention.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while managing multiple high-priority cases simultaneously
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, recorded patient progress, and reported changes to physicians.
Nurse Extern (Emergency Services)
3 Years 2 Months- Trained in taking vitals and patient care
- Adequately trained in taking vitals every four hours, removing catheters, removing IV's, drawing blood under the supervision of a licensed phlebotomist, administering ekg's, monitoring psychiatric patients with suicidal ideations, also trained in pediatric care for infants and small children
- Trained in taking infant vitals and mother vitals
- Trained in emergency room procedures
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
- Trained to collect lab samples
- Trained to straight stick, straight cath, and put in IVs with RN supervision.
- Trained to work with telemetry patients and equipment
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Transported patients, specimens and supplies to assist unit staff.
- Operated medical equipment for diagnostics and treatment purposes.
Certified Nurses Aide
1 Year 2 Months- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with personal care tasks, enhancing patient quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs accurately, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering positive relationships with patients and families.
- Improved workflow efficiencies by streamlining daily caregiving tasks and documentation processes.
- Provided exceptional bedside manner while administering medications under the supervision of licensed nurses or physicians.
Certified Nurses Assistant
1 Year- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
Child Care Provider
1 Month- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
BLS
ALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
ENPC
TNCC
Accomplishments
- The Daisy Award
HONORS AND AWARDS
National Honors Society, 2018 - 2020, Heart of America Council Churches Young People's Union, 2019 - present, Varsity Track & Field, 2018 - 2020, Environmental Club, 2018 - 2020, Band, 2012 - 2016, Medaled in Volleyball, 2017 - 2018, Medical Science Program at the Center for Academic Achievement, 2018 - 2020
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern (Emergency Services)
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
05.2022 - 07.2025Read More
Certified Nurses Aide
Stratford Commons Healthcare and Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Certified Nurses Assistant
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Child Care Provider
Children's Village Daycare
05.2019 - 06.2019Read More
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Shawnee Mission West High School
High School Diploma
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