Makenna Martin
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with experience in preoperative care and patient recovery within an outpatient surgery center. Expertise in implementing advanced nursing practices to prioritize patient safety and comfort during critical recovery phases. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring consistent, high-quality care throughout the surgical process.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preoperative/PACU
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare
11.2023 - Current
- Caring for patients in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center, helping to prep them for a multitude of surgeries and later recovering and treating post-operative pain. These include gastrointestinal, pain injections, orthopedic, ophthalmology, gynecological, otolaryngology, pediatric, plastics, and urology operations. Servicing the greater Dallas/Fort Worth region.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms in preparation for surgery.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to support patient stabilization, facilitating smoother transitions to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Caring for patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds and a variety of conditions and diagnoses, specifically treatment of chemotherapy side effects, gastric complications, and post-operative pain management in the greater Austin and surrounding areas. Working with a ratio of 1:5-6.
- Travel Contract
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. Anthony Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Serving patients in the Denver area and surrounding mountain towns diagnosed with epilepsy, stroke, spinal and neurological traumas, and psychiatric disorders, as well as a multitude of other diagnoses with a ratio of 1:5-6.
- Gained proficiency in post-operative management, back and neck bracing/precautions, and education for brain and spinal surgeries.
- Travel Contract
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to patients diagnosed with epilepsy, stroke, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, renal disorders, and respiratory disorders with a ratio of 1:5-6.
- Travel Contract
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to patients both inpatient and observation-status with a ratio of 1:4-5.
- Obtained experience and proficiency in Epic charting.
- Travel Contract
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive care to patients diagnosed with epilepsy, stroke, spinal surgeries, alcohol use disorders, Covid-19, and psychiatric disorders, as well as a multitude of other diagnoses with a ratio of 1:5-6.
- Exercised critical thinking and appropriate nursing judgment in a high-stress work environment to provide exceptional and safe patient-centered care.
- Communicated successfully with physicians and multidisciplinary staff to improve patient care outcomes.
- Mentored new graduate nurses and help aid them in the transition from student to clinical nurse.
- Obtained experience and proficiency in Meditech charting.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Organizational Skills
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- IV insertion
- Preoperative preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Social Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association - 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - 2025
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preoperative/PACU
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. Anthony Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing, Magna Cum Laude
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center