Martha Shurtz
Puyallup
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in charge and case management roles, adept at leading teams and coordinating comprehensive patient care. Known for effectively triaging patients, managing complex medical needs, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols to enhance patient well-being and recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Shift RN
Naphcare, Inc
11.2022 - 03.2026
- Assigned treatments, wound care assessment, cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of infection or delayed healing; routine assessment and triage of patients reporting illness or injury; medication administration. When emergencies exceed on-site capacity (e.g., chest pain, severe trauma), the patient is sent to the emergency department. Upon return, follow-up care includes reassessment, wound or IV site checks, medication reconciliation, and documentation of hospital instructions. Monitoring and supporting patients withdrawing from substances. Nursing duties include assessing withdrawal symptoms, administering prescribed medications. Other duties as needed.
- Triage patients upon arriving to jail, including vital signs, suicide risk, open wounds or injuries, chronic medical issues, current medications and detox from alcohol or opiate risk. Document findings objectively
- Implemented suicide precautions and medical watches to safeguard patients at risk.
- Notify medical provider or mental health professional if urgent issues arise
- Assessed and determined housing needs based on medical, mental health, detox, or general population criteria.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and monitoring for ongoing patient care.
RN Case Manager/RN Field Nurse
Amed Home Health & Hospice
Austin
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated admissions and resumption of care, delivering patient education, safety instructions, and wound care while ensuring accurate medication reconciliation.
RN Case Manager/Assistant DON
Healthsense Home Care
Austin
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Coordinated admissions and resumption of care processes; supervised RN, LVN, and HHA staff; reconciled Medicare costs and managed nursing, physical, occupational therapy, and HHA visits according to Medicare guidelines; collaborated with physicians and therapists on patient care; provided discharge instructions; served on-call as needed; delegated responsibilities to field staff; interviewed and assisted in hiring applicants.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams and family members.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
RN Case Manager
Girling Home Health
Temple & Georgetown
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Coordinated services of healthcare team and caregivers, communicated with Medicare, patient's physician, physical and occupational therapists, and supervised visiting nurses and home health aides providing support.
- Managed patient admissions to home health services, facilitated care resumption after hospital stays, and led discharge planning. Educated patients on safety, medications, and wound care.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Educated patients and caregivers on health management and resources.
RN Team Leader
Scott & White Belton Clinic
Belton
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Triaged patients; supervised LVNs and MAs to ensure efficient patient care coordination with physicians.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, including physicals, pap smears, immunizations, and small invasive procedures.
- Led nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards.
- Coordinated patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of nursing staff within the clinic.
RN Charge Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
Temple
05.2006 - 08.2009
- Charge nurse duties, includes 24 hour assessment of each patient on floor, precept LVN’s, RN’s, scheduling nurses and delegating duties as needed; 24 hour safety report. Performs assessment/data collection, focusing on physiologic, psychologic and cognitive status, analyzing patient care and bringing problems to resolution.
- Anticipating and implementing preventive patient care measures. Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients in the medicine/post surgical environment. Educate patients on disease process and prevention. Perform documentation duties on the floor and in the patient record, which is timely, accurate and concise. Works as part of a team (coordinate with physicians, therapists, support staff) in delivering patient care. Check crash cart and medication reconciliation daily. Other RN and Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX01-2007
Associate in Science (AS) - pre nursing,sociology
Flathead Community College
Kalispell, MT01-2005
Skills
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Administration of medication
- Medication Administration
- IV proficient
- PICC/Central line care
- Lab specimen collection
- 12-lead EKG
- VS monitoring
- Wound care
- NG tube placement
- Urinary catheter placement
- Experience Administering Injections
- Triage
- Case Management
- Team leadership
- Nebulizer treatments
Certification
- RN License
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Work Preference
Salary Range
$100000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Night Shift RN
Naphcare, Inc
11.2022 - 03.2026
RN Case Manager/RN Field Nurse
Amed Home Health & Hospice
03.2015 - 03.2017
RN Case Manager/Assistant DON
Healthsense Home Care
05.2012 - 03.2015
RN Case Manager
Girling Home Health
08.2010 - 05.2012
RN Team Leader
Scott & White Belton Clinic
08.2009 - 08.2010
RN Charge Nurse
Veterans Health Administration
05.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate in Science (AS) - pre nursing,sociology
Flathead Community College