Martha Silver
Rushville,ny
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Rochester Regional Health
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked on a locked Dementia/ Alzheimer's ward, 3300
- Worked with residents to redirect behaviors, deescalate, read nonverbal cues to help alleviate trigger.
- Developed and maintained positive report with residents to build trust.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Worked with staff and Residents to deescalate behaviors in Alzheimer's and Dementia residents.
LPN
FLACRA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
01.2022 - 01.2024
- W3 - 28 day addiction recovery unit.
- Ran groups teaching about STI's, alcohol and drug addiction and effects on the brain and body, Narcan training/ opioid overdose, Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation.
- Ran groups with patients to identify alternative ways of dealing with stress and life issues, ie: Yoga, medication, exercise, hobbies
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Enhanced patient engagement and motivation through empathetic communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Assisted patients in developing coping skills and healthy habits to replace addictive behaviors, strengthening long-term sobriety prospects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create customized addiction recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining a non-judgmental atmosphere while emphasizing personal accountability.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Canandaigua Medical Group OB/GYN
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Assisted Physician with in office procedures.
Library Clerk
Gorham Free Library
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Compiled and submitted library activity and performance reports for improved insight.
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Education
LPN - License Practical Nurse
Wayne Fingerlakes BOCES
Newark, NY08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
05.2007
Associate of Science - Dairy Farm Management
Vermont Technical College
05.2004
Skills
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Documenting Incidents
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Immunization Administration
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Medical Office Administration
- Breathing Treatments
- Assisting Physicians
- Work Planning and Coordination
- HIPAA Protocols
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Task Delegation
- Wound Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Management
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Counting Narcotics
- Hygiene Support
- EMR Systems
- Sample Collection
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Feedback Acceptance
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Medical Histories
- Medication Administration
- Charting and Recording
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid sick leavePaid time offFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
LPN
Rochester Regional Health
07.2024 - 03.2025
LPN
FLACRA
10.2023 - 06.2024
LPN
Rochester Regional Health System
01.2022 - 01.2024
LPN
Canandaigua Medical Group OB/GYN
09.2021 - 02.2022
Library Clerk
Gorham Free Library
05.2019 - 08.2021
LPN - License Practical Nurse
Wayne Fingerlakes BOCES
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Cornell University
Associate of Science - Dairy Farm Management
Vermont Technical College
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