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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Margaret Martin

Charleston,SC

Summary

Enthusiastic, patient-focused registered nurse with one year of experience in the critical care setting who is eager to increase their knowledge of the assessment and management of critically ill patients needing acute cardiovascular care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
07.2022 - Current
  • Provides care for acutely ill patients requiring complex care such as mechanical ventilation and administration of vasoactive medications.
  • Monitors patient condition closely through frequently assessing vital signs and bedside ECGs, notifying provider of changes in patient condition.
  • Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient care and advocate patient needs.
  • Educates patients and their loved ones on a variety of diagnoses and the course of treatment necessary for healing.

Patient Care Technician

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted nursing staff by obtaining patients' vital signs, performing blood glucose checks, and monitoring intake and output.
  • Assisted patients to perform activities of daily living, such as bathing and ambulation.
  • Assessed output from Foley catheters, rectal tubes, nasogastric tubes, and JP drains.

Student Nurse Extern

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Developed an understanding of an effective daily workflow of a critical care nurse that promotes safe patient care.
  • Assisted registered nurse preceptor to perform head-to-toe assessments and to assess patient responses to administered medications.
  • Observed management of mechanically ventilated patients, patients requiring vasoactive medications, and administration of enteral tube feedings.
  • Observed the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork amongst the patient care team to promote excellent patient outcomes.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
05.2022

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Actively pursuing Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Throughout her first year as a registered nurse, this applicant has also:

  • Fulfilled the duties of charge nurse as needed, creating safe patient assignments and serving as a resource to other teammates.
  • Oriented teammates who are new to the RSFH system, ensuring knowledge and understanding of system policies and protocols.
  • Precepted a Student Nurse Extern, assisting this student to establish a foundation for their nursing career.
  • Graduated from the RSFH Nurse Residency Program, affording her the opportunity to work with a team of new nurses to research sepsis biomarkers and make suggestions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Served as a member of the ICU Unit Council, advocating for her coworkers and discussing and clarifying unit policies.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022

Student Nurse Extern

Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Anderson University
Margaret Martin