Martina Dickason
Xenia,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in acute care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Nursing Supervisor
Soin Medical Center
Beavercreek
08.2022 - Current
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Supervised staff of 40 registered nurses, 20 certified nursing assistants, and 25 ancillary staff.
Intermediate Care Unit RN & Charge Fill-in
Kettering Medical Center
Beavercreek, OH
09.2020 - Current
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Medical/Surgical Charge RN
Kettering Health Network: Soin Medical Center
Beavercreek
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Maintained in-depth understanding of individual patient care plans
- Monitored nursing care, including process assessment and implementation
- Built rapport with patients and family members in effort to deliver exceptional care
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Partnered with team of 8 registered nurses per shift to achieve overall well-being of all patients
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network: Soin Medical Center
Beavercreek
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Precepted and on-boarded new nurses onto medical surgical unit, educating new hires on policies, procedures and nursing best practices
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected them with optimal providers and care
- Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations
- Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts
- Medicated patients intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while maintaining personalized treatment plans
- Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Provided comprehensive care to 6 patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning
Registered Nurse (RN)
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Closely monitored acute conditions of up to 7 patients in one shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Unit Clerk Associate
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Columbus
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Answered patient call lights on 24 bed unit and relayed needs to nurse or nurse assistant
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients on Epic system
- Oriented new patients to MyChart on hospital provided tablets
Director
Little Dreamers Big Believers
Columbus
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed staff of 35 people.
- Prepared and executed scheduling, status and review processes
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Organized and attended meetings, including compiling all documents and reports ahead of time
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information
- Maintained professional work relationship with over 150 families
Infant Room Teacher
Little Dreamers Big Belivers
Columbus
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Established safe play environment for children
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles
- Dressed infants and toddlers and changed their diapers
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
- Maintained daily records of 12 children and their individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Westerville, Ohio2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Carroll High School
Dayton, Ohio2006
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preceptor
- High level of autonomy
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient/family focused
- Problem resolution capability
- CPR/ACLS certified
- Unit Practice Council Co-Chair
- Telemetry
Timeline
PRN Nursing Supervisor
Soin Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Intermediate Care Unit RN & Charge Fill-in
Kettering Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Medical/Surgical Charge RN
Kettering Health Network: Soin Medical Center
08.2018 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network: Soin Medical Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse (RN)
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2018
Unit Clerk Associate
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Director
Little Dreamers Big Believers
04.2013 - 11.2014
Infant Room Teacher
Little Dreamers Big Belivers
02.2011 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
High School Diploma - undefined
Carroll High School