Martine Orelus
Brockton,USA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and wound care management. Proven ability to enhance care quality through leadership, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance initiatives, fostering positive patient outcomes and team effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ez Care Staffing Agency LLC
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and care.
- Demonstrated flexibility by accepting assignments across multiple healthcare settings while consistently delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients under physician's direction.
- Adapted quickly to new clinical environments, workflows, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and facility policies while maintaining continuity of care.
- Provided high-quality nursing care in skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, behavioral health hospitals, and home health settings on a contract basis.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Accent Care Home Health
Norwood, Massachusetts
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Provided skilled nursing care to homebound patients with acute and chronic wounds in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans.
- Cultivated therapeutic relationships with patients and families, enhancing trust and ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated caregivers on proper medication administration, wound care, and emergency procedures.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust and continuity of care.
- Monitored and documented changes in patient condition, promptly communicating concerns to supervising RN or physician.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented changes in condition.Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented changes in condition.Performed comprehensive patient assessments and documented changes in condition.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Delivered targeted disease management education to patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other chronic conditions, improving understanding of wound healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brockton Visting Nurses Association
Brockton, USA
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes according to individualized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Monitored patient condition changes and reported concerns to supervising RN or physician to ensure timely interventions.
- Identified changes in patient condition and promptly reported concerns to the supervising RN or physician.
- Performed comprehensive wound assessments, documenting wound size, drainage, tissue condition, signs of infection, and healing progress.
- Assisted with the management of pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous and arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and skin tears.
- Delivered targeted disease management education for patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other chronic conditions to enhance wound healing.
- Facilitated patient independence, comfort, and quality of life through compassionate, individualized nursing care strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Behavioral Health
Bridgewater State Hospital
Bridgewater, USA
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions, ensuring adherence to treatment plans in a secure correctional psychiatric setting.
- Administered oral, injectable, and emergency psychotropic medications while monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Assisted with psychiatric crisis intervention, behavioral emergencies, and patient de-escalation using therapeutic communication techniques.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, correctional officers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical records while ensuring compliance with correctional policies, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
- Maintained infection prevention and control practices while adhering to security procedures within the correctional facility.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Assistant Director of Nursing
Webster Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Rockland, USA
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Supported Director of Nursing in managing daily operations for skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, enhancing overall care quality.
- Supervised, coached, and evaluated nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, to ensure high-quality resident care.
- Coordinated orientation and onboarding for newly hired nursing personnel, ensuring competency validation to maintain high care standards.
- Monitored compliance with federal, state, CMS, and Department of Public Health regulations, safeguarding facility's operational integrity.
- Monitored quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives to improve resident outcomes.
- Conducted clinical audits, chart reviews, medication audits, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance with facility standards.
- Investigated incidents, accidents, and resident concerns, implementing corrective actions to improve patient safety.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive resident care.
- Provided direct clinical support and supervision during emergencies, admissions, discharges, and changes in resident condition.
- Served as a mentor and clinical resource for nursing staff, promoting professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to enhance care quality.
- Assisted with policy development, implementation of clinical protocols, and continuous quality improvement projects.
Licensed Practical Nurse Evening Supervisor
Care One
East Weymouth, Massachusetts
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervised and coordinated evening shift operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality resident care.
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight for RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) during the 3–11 shift.
- Oversaw medication administration, treatments, wound care, admissions, discharges, and transfers in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Conducted resident assessments and responded promptly to changes in condition, coordinating appropriate interventions with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinated staffing assignments and scheduling adjustments to maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure continuity of care.
- Investigated resident incidents and medication variances, documented findings, and implemented corrective actions to improve safety protocols.
- Managed emergency situations, including resident falls, changes in condition, behavioral emergencies, and code responses.
- Ensured compliance with CMS, state regulations, infection prevention protocols, and facility policies.
- Mentored and supported nursing staff through coaching, education, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives, enhancing patient safety and clinical outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Unit manager
Benjamin Health Care Center
Roxbury, USA
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed daily clinical operations for a long-term care and rehabilitation unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care.
- Supervised and provided leadership to RNs, LPNs, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), promoting teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.
- Conducted comprehensive resident assessments and coordinated individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored resident conditions, implemented appropriate nursing interventions, and communicated changes promptly to physicians and families.
- Oversaw medication administration, treatments, wound care, admissions, discharges, and transfers in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
- Led daily clinical rounds to assess resident outcomes, address care concerns, and ensure compliance with facility policies and CMS regulations.
- Coordinated staffing assignments and monitored unit workflow to maintain optimal staffing levels for quality resident care.
- Provided staff education, coaching, and performance evaluations while mentoring nurses and nursing assistants to promote professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, social services, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize resident outcomes.
- Investigated incidents, falls, medication errors, and resident concerns, implementing corrective actions to enhance quality of care.
- Assisted with regulatory surveys, audits, and implementation of plans of correction to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
Education
License Practical Nurse Certificate -
Intercoast College Kittery Campus
Kittery, MASkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Infection control
- Foley Care/Management
- Care Plan Development
- Care coordination
- Clinical operations
- Quality improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Survey compliance
- Nursing Leadership
- Team Building
- Team Building
Certification
- BLS
- MA, LN92781
- IV Certification
Personal Time Off, May 2025-Dec 2025
- Maternity leave 5/2025-7/19/2025
- Recovery TPF FX 7/19/2025-12/2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Accent Care Home Health
03.2026 - 06.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ez Care Staffing Agency LLC
02.2026 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brockton Visting Nurses Association
05.2024 - 12.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse/Behavioral Health
Bridgewater State Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Assistant Director of Nursing
Webster Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Evening Supervisor
Care One
12.2017 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse-Unit manager
Benjamin Health Care Center
09.2015 - 01.2017
License Practical Nurse Certificate -
Intercoast College Kittery Campus