Martina Gilbert MS RN CMSRN
Registered Nurse
Copiague,NY
Work Preference
Summary
New York State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 21 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical Surgical/ Telemetry and Orthopedic care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in patient care while driving innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Specialist
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Stony Brook, NY
04.2016 - Current
- Developed individual resource binders for all new staff and updates as needed
- Coached preceptors
- Established individual goals orientation plan based on learning progression.
- Provide reviews of staff progress on a weekly basis and communicates the progress of employees with Nurse Manager and Nurse Specialist.
- Facilitated new and current staff schedules for education, orientation and training classes.
- Facilitates Annual Recertification, ACLS/BLS, as well as provide on -shift education for all new processes for equipment, policies and procedures, workflow changes, software updates, new charting requirements.
- Identified staff learning needs.
- Facilitate Nurse Residents in coordination with Clinical Education for the Cohorts.
- Lectured clinical skills at Re-certification Day for Registered Nurses.
- Collaborated in QA process and performs Drill Down/RCA for all Pressure Injuries, CAUTI, CLABSI and Falls.
- Documented data into NDNQI data base as needed.
- Established ongoing instruction of technical skills and equipment including the Metabolic and Bariatric Weight Loss Center.
- Maintains collaborative relationship with Clinical Education and Unit Based Educators.
- Attend Educators, Nurse Facilitators, Quality and Division of Nursing Committees.
- Participated in various staff events, which included workshops and development meetings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students by listening carefully and offering positive reinforcement.
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students and faculty.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Instructed Nursing students and nursing staff on patient care, Nursing skills and time management skills.
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions.
- Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties.
- Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters for all new staff members to Orthopedics and Surgical Acute units.
- Performed employee background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on employees needs.
- Conducted research into related medical issues and care standards.
- Evaluated medical histories and case records to develop summaries and chronologies of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Cardiac/Stroke Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
Brookhaven, NY
04.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Unit Educator
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Copiague, NEW YORK
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Utilized various types of equipment and aids to enhance learning experience.
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
- Assessed each student's grasp of class material presented in courses and workshops.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE III- CLINICIAN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Stony Brook, NY
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 20 nurses.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.
- Carefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained 50 new staff annually.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
- Reviewed and approved time cards for processing by payroll department.
- Actively served on Utilization Review Committee by reviewing policies, patterns of providers and sanction processes.
- Planned, organized, supervised and provided assignments for nursing, technical, office and biomedical staff. Managed an average of 10 employees each shift.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 5-6 high acuity patients per shift.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE II-RN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Stony Brook, NY
12.2005 - 04.2012
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Delegated work assignments to Nursing staff and support staff.
- Reviewed physician orders and implemented therapies, treatments, and medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals.
- Assessed patients, documented vitals and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise, and high-quality care throughout healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE I-RN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Stony Brook, NY
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Provided quality nursing care to patients in alignment with care policies and procedures under direction of Teaching and research Nurse II.
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care.
- Reviewed physician orders and dispensed medication and treatment, participating in medication management to promote patient safety and effectiveness.
- Assessed patients to determine their daily and ongoing care needs.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
UTICA COLLEGE
2017
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING
UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
2011
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE
2003
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
SUNY MORRISVILLE
1998
Skills
Affiliations
Member of American Nurses Association
Member of New York Nurses Association
Member of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Member of National Association of
Orthopaedic Nurses
Nurse of the Year Award 2010
Certification
- BLS Instructor
- BLS for Healthcare providers
- R.N license in New York #553046
- Telemetry
- American Heart Stroke Association NIH Stroke Scale
- ACLS Certification
- CMSRN Certification
Timeline
Nurse Specialist
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2016 - Current
Unit Educator
Stony Brook University Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2021
Cardiac/Stroke Registered Nurse
Long Island Community Hospital
04.2013 - Current
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE III- CLINICIAN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2012 - 04.2016
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE II-RN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
12.2005 - 04.2012
TEACHING & RESEARCH NURSE I-RN
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
12.2004 - 12.2005
MASTER'S DEGREE - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
UTICA COLLEGE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING
UTICA COLLEGE OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BRIARCLIFFE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
SUNY MORRISVILLE