Martin Givens
Lubbock,TX
Summary
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Emergency
Kaiser Permanente
01.2010 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Prn Ambulance
02.2012 - 01.2020
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2010
EMT- Paramedic
Schaefer Ambulance
02.2002 - 06.2007
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
EMT- Instructor
Los Angeles Valley College
02.2002 - 01.2007
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Educated public on emergency medical services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL02-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY09-2006
No Degree - Emergency Medical Service
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-1995
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiac Life support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- CEN- Certified Emergency Nurse
- CBRN- California Board of Nursing
Timeline
Critical Care Transport Nurse
Prn Ambulance
02.2012 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse- Emergency
Kaiser Permanente
01.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2010
EMT- Paramedic
Schaefer Ambulance
02.2002 - 06.2007
EMT- Instructor
Los Angeles Valley College
02.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Service
Mt San Antonio College
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