Martha McNair
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with RN and doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
05.2009 - Current
- I work closely with a registered nurse and a primary care provider to ensure positive panel management.
- I remain consistent with ensuring MSA secure appointments for veterans who have not seen their PCP in the past year.
- I complete a daily huddle with the team to ensure an overview of veterans' appointments.
- I also assist PCP with medical procedures, as needed.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation. I also perform diagnostic testing.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort McPherson
East Point, GA.
11.2008 - 09.2009
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure and diagnostics testing.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
Education
Associate of Science -
Atlanta Junior College
Atlanta, GA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Speak The Word Minstry
California, Bastow05-2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
Ben Hill Irvin Tech
Fitzgerald, GA05-1973
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Medical chart management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Discharge coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Immunization Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documenting intake
- Patient triaging
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Emergency Response
- EKG administration
Work History
- 08/2004-05/2006 Mary Walker Clinic Nurse, Fort Irwin, California
- 12/2003-08/2004 Mary Walker Clinic, Medical Support Assistant, Fort Irwin California
- 03/2003-04/2003 Dewitt Army Hospital, Clinical Nurse, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
- 10/2002-03/2003 Dewitt Army Hospital, Clinical Nurse, Tokoma Park, Maryland ( Contract-OMV)
- 05/1997-09/2002 Atlanta Medical Center, Staff Nurse, Atlanta, Georgia
- 05/1974-04/1997 South Fulton Medical Center, Staff Nurse, East Point, Georgia
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atlanta VA Medical Center
05.2009 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fort McPherson
11.2008 - 09.2009
Associate of Science -
Atlanta Junior College
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Speak The Word Minstry
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing LPN
Ben Hill Irvin Tech
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