Martha Szentadorjany
Sorrento,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Nurse with extensive experience at Certus Senior Living Mt Dora, excelling in care coordination and compassionate patient support. Proven track record in clinical leadership and staff development, enhancing patient safety and documentation accuracy. Adept at administering medications and fostering effective communication within multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Dementia and geriatric patients and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
Certus Senior Living Mt Dora
07.2020 - Current
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Spring Hills Lake Mary ALF
10.2008 - 07.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Health Unit Coordinator/Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Orange City
08.1998 - 10.2008
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Provided care for [Number]-patient unit, coordinating day-to-day hygiene, feeding and quality of life functions.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
License Practical Nurse
Daytona Stated College
Daytona Beach09-2008
Liceo Rocely
Bogota Colombia11-1982
Skills
- Care coordination
- Compassionate care
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Patient safety
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Rehabilitation support
- Administer medication
- Continuous improvement
- Patient counseling
- Health education
- Excellent communication
- Medication administration
- Organizational skills
- Procedure assistance
- Dementia care
- Task prioritization
- Active listening
- Written communication
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Unit oversight
- Effective communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Palliative care
- First aid
- Patient assessment
- ICD-10
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved challenging situations which led to positive outcome.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 17 years
- Alzheimer's and Dementia, Certus Mt Dora. 17 years
- CPR Training
- Hospice palliative care.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Certus Senior Living Mt Dora
07.2020 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Spring Hills Lake Mary ALF
10.2008 - 07.2020
Health Unit Coordinator/Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Orange City
08.1998 - 10.2008
License Practical Nurse
Daytona Stated College
Liceo Rocely
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