Martha Brooks
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate critical care nurse with over 10 years of experience in providing high quality patient care to critically ill patients in a variety of fast-paced hospital settings. Expertise in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Strong communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure to successfully manage difficult patients and high-stress situations. Continually seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in critical care nursing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare
10.2013 - Current
- Administration of medications and treatments; including oral, IV, enteral, parenteral feeding/medications, venipuncture, ventilator care, wound care, and titration of pain, sedation, paralytic and cardiac medications.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Chair of multidisciplinary Unit Council Team to ensure system wide communication of information to provide improved patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA07.2013
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.1989
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Central Line Management
- ICP and IAP monitoring
- Wound care
- Pain Management
- Nutrition and Psychosocial support
- CRRT, EVD, EKOS, NICOM
- Stroke and Trauma care management
- Medical Response Team
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor
Certification
- BLS, ACLS
- Charge Nurse Course Certification
- Preceptor Course Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sentara Healthcare
10.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norfolk State University
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia
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