Marteen Coleman

• Work PRN as a human resource nurse and floor nurse
• Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
• Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
• Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
• Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform drug testing and administer Vaccines and TB skin test.
• Provide patient care to 24 patient when working on the medication cart.

• Assigned to multiple acute care hospital for Stepdown/PCU staffing support
• Provided care for 4-5 high acuity telemetry patient per shift
• Managed sepsis protocols, titratable drips, cardiac monitoring, and post-op recovery
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
• Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
• Post-op and chronic woundcare management and infection prevention
• Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.

Facility Travel Assignments

• Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans, LA-Acute Medical Stepdown
• Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge, LA -Telemetry

• 1/6 Nurse to Patient Ratio on Med Surge
• 1/4 Nurse Patient Ratio on PCU
• Epic Charting
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments and progress notes
• Demonstrated expertise in administering medications, treatments and therapies according to physician orders
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to patient safety
• Recognized potential health problems early on and took appropriate action quickly
• Skin/wound assessments;pressure injury prevention; post-op wound management

• 1/4 nurse to patient ratio on a 20-bed unit
• Monitor vital signs and interpreting telemetry and electronic displays
• Implemented infection control protocols to reduce risk of transmission of infectious diseases among staff members, visitors and patients
• Administer medications, IV fluids, manage drains/catheters, provide woundcare, and titrate vasoactive drug according to established protocols for medication administration
• Evaluate patient and performed accurate documentation of nursing assessments, identifying and prioritizing needs
• Recognize and respond to deteriorating conditions, such as arrhythmias or respiratory issues.

• Identified potential risks associated with orthopedic surgery and implemented strategies for minimizing those risks
• Assisted surgeons during pre-operative and post-operative procedures
• Administered medications, monitored vital signs and provided wound care to orthopedic patients
• Monitored infection control practices according to established policies

• Part-time Registered Nurse with 1/4 nurse to patient ratio
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
• Provide trach care and suctioning
• Assess and monitor patient that's on a ventilator

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
• Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
• Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.· Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately
• 1/4 nurse to patient ratio
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies
• Provide trach care and suctioning
• Assess and monitor patient that's on a ventilator

• Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Unit Manager over a 60-bed unit
• Wound care treatment nurse
• Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution