Martina J. Dykstra
RN
HOLLAND,MICHIGAN
Summary
Charge Nurse guiding bedside teams in maternal, newborn, and neonatal care. Coordinates 11–20 patient-specific care plans per week, medication administration, discharge teaching, and physician orders across delivery, postpartum, nursery, and NICU settings. Supports safe care by aligning nursing, case management, pharmacy, radiology, and security teams around changing patient needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Boven Birth Center Staff Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2020
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to mothers and infants in neonatal intensive care, delivery room, and postpartum settings.
- Initiated patient-specific care plans, administered medications, and conducted discharge education.
- Evaluated and executed physician orders for respiratory distress management.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination.
- Performed specimen collection, intravenous therapy, and blood draws efficiently.
- Engaged with social workers, pharmacists, radiologists, hospital security, chaplains during patient care.
- Completed quarterly training on best safety practices (BSL).
- Maintained compliance with Michigan healthcare standards.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhanced patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Conducted assessments and triaged patients accurately to prioritize care needs effectively.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, improving transition efficiency and overall patient satisfaction.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
Binson's staffing agency/LTS
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided COVID vaccinations & testing
CVS
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided COVID vaccinations
- Educated community on COVID signs, symptoms, appropriate treatment, and safe distancing according to CDC guidelines.
- Wyoming, Michigan
Obstetric Staff Registered Nurse
Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital
03.2007 - 05.2007
- Hamilton, Ohio
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2003
- Cincinnati, Ohio
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing - undefined
Grand Rapids Junior College
Grand Rapids, MI06.1981
Skills
Neonatal assessment
Postpartum care
Newborn care education
Lactation support
Breastfeeding education
Shift coordination
Patient care planning
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Staff mentoring
Quality improvement
Charge nurse duties
Preceptorship
Patient safety rounds
Electronic health record documentation
Certification
August 1981 Registered Nurse Licensure 4704139453 expires 2028
Timeline
Binson's staffing agency/LTS
03.2021 - 08.2023
CVS
12.2020 - 03.2021
Boven Birth Center Staff Registered Nurse
Holland Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2020
Obstetric Staff Registered Nurse
Fort Hamilton-Hughes Hospital
03.2007 - 05.2007
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital
10.1998 - 07.2003
Associate Degree of Nursing - undefined
Grand Rapids Junior College