MARTINE J CHERELUS
Margate,FL
Summary
Skilled and enthusiastic healthcare worker with extensive experience working directly with patients with proven track record of success and meeting individual, team, and organizational goals. Specialize in providing high-quality, individualized care to each patient ensuring better health outcomes. Possess strong foundation in clinical skills and a keen ability to communicate effectively. Actively seeking career opportunities where I can utilize my extensive skillsets to provide patient care, increase workplace productivity, and further my professional development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
West Boca Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and disease management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving workflow efficiency within the unit.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Holy Cross Health
2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient intake processes and enhance care coordination.
- Reviewed and verified patient medical histories, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Identified potential risks or complications during pre-admission evaluations, resulting in proactive interventions and improved outcomes.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for patients regarding their upcoming hospital stay, improving overall understanding of expectations during the admissions process.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering clear communication and collaboration.
Health Unit Coordinator
Memorial Regional Hospital South
07.2022 - Current
- Greet all patients, family members, vendors and visitors in person and by phone.
- Create and maintain electronic medical charts for all incoming patients and process admission, discharge and transfer data into the computer.
- Maintain the nursing station and other areas in the unit in optimum working condition with supplies.
- Act as an assistant to the providers, managing phone calls and assisting with facilitation of patient information and provider processes.
- Maintain department files, records, forms, documents, and policies.
- Conduct and document basic diagnostic testing which includes but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs; blood glucose monitoring; 12 Lead EKG’s; telemetry monitor and pulse oximetry and Doppler.
- Prepare room for new admission and postoperative patients.
- Request records from other facilities as directed by the physician.
- Manage, maintain and troubleshoot schedules, including follow up appointments for patients before discharge.
- Report patient status changes and needs to designated Registered Nurse accurately within a timely manner.
Medical Assistant
Neurospine Institute
12.2016 - 01.2022
- Obtained client’s medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed vital signs on patients.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, and filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Transcribed doctors’ medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Arranged surgeries with the surgical center, confirmed times with patients, and prepared admission and consent forms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Track
Arizona College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale01.2024
Associates Of Science -
Palm Beach State College
Lakeworth, FL01.2019
Associates of Science - Health Service Administration
Florida Career College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Clerical Duties
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Workflows
- EHR Systems (Epic) and Cerner
- Patient Assessment
- Diversity Awareness
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Confidentiality
- Ethical Decision Making
- Administrative Leadership
- Healthcare Administration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Certification
American Heart Association (BLS /CPR)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
West Boca Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Memorial Regional Hospital South
07.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Neurospine Institute
12.2016 - 01.2022
Associates of Science - Health Service Administration
Florida Career College
Pre-Admissions Nurse
Holy Cross Health
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Track
Arizona College of Nursing
Associates Of Science -
Palm Beach State College