Martha Barry
Columbus
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 years of experience in the field. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Excellent communication skills, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Adept at addressing patient needs while paying attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. I excel in creating therapeutic environments and fostering family communication. My approach combines critical thinking with compassionate care, overall improving patient satisfaction and health metrics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
09.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Healthcare Solutions
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Blessed Health Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexner Heritage Village
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Otterbein Senior Life
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Registered Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
4151 Executive Pkwy Suite 120, Westerville, OH 43012.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fortis College of Nursing
4151 Executive Pkwy Suite 120, Westerville, OH 43012.2011
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- Family Communication
- Catheter Care
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Writing reports
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Observation
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Intravenous Medications
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elite Healthcare Solutions
10.2019 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Blessed Health Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexner Heritage Village
10.2018 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Otterbein Senior Life
08.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nursing
Fortis College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fortis College of Nursing