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Kristen Martin

Westbrook

Summary

Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in adult health management and patient education. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment, implementing evidence-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
08.2014 - Current

Emergency General Surgery Service

  • Inpatient management of general surgery patients.
  • Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve treatment efficacy and patient safety.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.

Nurse Practitioner

MaineHealth
Scarborough, ME
05.2025 - 04.2026

Urogynecology

  • Outpatient care of women's health with primary focus on Urogynecology.
  • Management of vaginal prolapse, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, urodynamic studies, bladder instillations, pessary management, voiding studies and urinary tract infections.
  • Involved in both pre-operative and post-operative care and teaching.
  • Optimization of both medical and surgical urogynecological treatments and management.
  • Advocated for patient needs within healthcare frameworks, ensuring access to necessary resources.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
04.2020 - 06.2022

Surgical oncology

  • Management of surgical and medical treatment of oncology, endocrinology and melanoma patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
08.2007 - 06.2014

Trauma-Surgical Service

  • Management of general surgical patients as well as caring for levels I, II & III trauma patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Intermed
Portland, ME
06.2006 - 08.2007

Internal Medicine

  • Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
  • Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive health strategies.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.

Education

Registered Nurse First Assist -

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
06-2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05-1996

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
05-2006

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Adult health management
  • Patient education
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Electronic medical records
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Health promotion
  • Preventive care
  • Acute and chronic health issues

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

MaineHealth
05.2025 - 04.2026

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2022

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
08.2014 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Maine Medical Center
08.2007 - 06.2014

Nurse Practitioner

Intermed
06.2006 - 08.2007

Registered Nurse First Assist -

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Salve Regina University

Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner

University of Southern Maine