Martha L. Palmer
Union City,GA
Summary
Dedicated RN with 20 years' experience with chronic hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Experienced regional home program manager of four years with financial and outcome management, great rapport with nurses and physicians. Knowledgeable clinical nurse educator focused on improving health in individuals and specific groups by using education and public awareness strategies. Effective teacher with strong communication and relationship building skills. Prepared to bring 20 years of hemodialysis and peritoneal experience to a challenging new role with growth potential.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Peritoneal Dialysis
Pure Life Renal
01.2017 - Current
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education Practicum
Chattahoochee Technical College
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Prepared and delivered several lectures per month to 50 undergraduate students on topics such as chronic kidney and cardiac disease.
- Coordinated with practicum preceptor to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Home Program Manager
DaVita South Fulton Home Training (pd)
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Managed overall operations for nursing services and patient care in six home facilities
- Financial Management of clinic budgets
- Regional Patient Care Management
- Regional Teammate Management
- Risk Management/quality assurance compliance
- Planned and executed opening of dialysis facility within skilled nursing facility in Atlanta,GA
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating
- Supervised and led employees to high performance levels in cross-functional matrix management structure, had strong quality outcomes
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Charge Nurse-Chronic Hemodialysis
DaVita Union City Dialysis
01.2005 - 04.2012
- Provided clinical direction to teammates and clinical patient care for shift of patients
- Provided patient care for hemodialysis patients
- Facility/equipment management
- Financial management/quality assurance
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus - Main Campus
Macon, GA2003
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA1994
Skills
- Preceptor
- Teamwork/collaboration
- Clinical Experience
- Quality improvement competency
- Provides excellent care
- Great patient outcomes
- Provides home modality education
- Vascular care understanding
- Mentoring and coaching
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Personal and professional integrity
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Clinical supervision
- Student evaluation abilities
Timeline
Education Practicum
Chattahoochee Technical College
04.2019 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse-Peritoneal Dialysis
Pure Life Renal
01.2017 - Current
Home Program Manager
DaVita South Fulton Home Training (pd)
07.2013 - 06.2017
Charge Nurse-Chronic Hemodialysis
DaVita Union City Dialysis
01.2005 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus - Main Campus
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