LINDA MARTIN
Shelby,NC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated board-prepared Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with ten years of nursing experience and 25 combined years of healthcare experience. Focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Has a strong focus on child development, health promotion, and disease prevention as it pertains to developmental and behavioral diagnoses. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Atrium Health Cleveland
10.2019 - Current
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds on all units of hospital
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support
- Lead and directed team of clinical personnel and support staff.
Nursing Enrollment Development Officer
Gardner-Webb University
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed integrated recruiting campaign
- Initiated and helped implement new eight-week BSN program
- Developed short-term and long-term recruitment objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones
- Fostered and facilitated relationships with colleges, universities, and hospital systems to increase recruitment.
Nursing Supervisor
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Created yellow/green/red card system at patient's rooms at Cleveland and Kings Mountain to be able to properly assist patients with mobility
- Assisted in maintaining 10th percentile for patient satisfaction scores
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and delivery of care.
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Kings Mountain, ICU
09.2014 - 02.2019
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
EMT-Paramedic
Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services
06.2001 - 11.2014
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Provided advanced life saving for adults, adolescents, pediatrics, and infants
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations, and private agencies
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Worked on the Incident Command Team
Continuing Education Instructor
Cleveland Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids, and other materials to facilitate learning
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts, and slides.
Education
Doctorate - Practitioner
Gardner-Webb University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
05.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
2014
EMT-Paramedic : Emergency Management - undefined
Cleveland Community College
12.2002
Skills
- Patient Care Improvement
- Parent Counseling
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Cardiac Care
- Health Promotion
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient Education
- Individualized Care Plans
- Preventive Care
Additional Information
- AFFILIATIONS , Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- AWARDS Keep Award Multiple VIA awards Notable Nurse nomination
- DNP PROJECT Nursing Burnout Post COVID-19 Pandemic Through Complementary Therapies
Certification
- BCLS
- ACLS
- CPI
Timeline
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Atrium Health Cleveland
10.2019 - Current
Nursing Enrollment Development Officer
Gardner-Webb University
02.2019 - 01.2020
Nursing Supervisor
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
08.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Kings Mountain, ICU
09.2014 - 02.2019
Continuing Education Instructor
Cleveland Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
EMT-Paramedic
Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services
06.2001 - 11.2014
Doctorate - Practitioner
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cleveland Community College
EMT-Paramedic : Emergency Management - undefined
Cleveland Community College
- BCLS
- ACLS
- CPI
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