Mary Jo Martin
Brooklyn,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System Neurosurgery
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for reviewing referrals sent to Neurosurgery Clinic.
- Request necessary imaging Surgeons require or request.
- Review imaging with providers and call patients and referring providers with surgeon recommendations.
- Triage patient calls or MyChart messages for post operative complications, questions, concerns, wound issues, and medication requests.
- 1-week post op calls.
- 2-week post op RN appointments to assess incisions and remove staples or sutures.
- Reported to various medical staff members including Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers to offer observational notes and additional support for the clinic team.
- Offered high-quality medical support to clinic patients presenting a wide variety of medical symptoms with various health care concerns.
- Provide patients and family with emotional support.
Registered Nurse
Chelsea Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-op medications, performing pre-operative instruction, and explaining patients' rights and procedures.
- Always facilitates and demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Responsible for pre-operative preparation and post-operative care for cataract procedures.
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide quality and compassionate nursing care and education with patient-centered focus, consistent with hospital care policies and procedure on 7 N/W/S/E Medical Surgical, Sepsis, and Secure Units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Graduate Nurse/Nurse Tech/Registered Nurse Level D
University of Michigan Medical Center
05.1997 - 01.2019
- Provide quality and compassionate nursing care and education with a patient-centered focus, consistent with hospital care policies and procedures while floating to 19 Medical-Surgical, Hematology, Oncology, Urology, Otolaryngology, Neuro/Neurosurgery, Transplant, Trauma Burn, and Plastic Surgery, Cardio-Thoracic, Orthopedic, Pulmonary, and Dermatology units throughout the health system.
- Actively participate in unit-based Quality Assurance and Improvement.
- Co-presented poster presentation at Nursing Symposium in Orlando, Fl 2008.
- Precept multiple staff nurses and patient care techs to provide top-quality patient care.
- Trained 4A staff to Otolaryngology patient population, procedures and care when the Otolaryngology service transferred.
- Provide 'off service' patient procedure and care education to unit staff when requested.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to diverse populations.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Michigan International Speedway
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Provide patient care and education, in one of many Med Stations, related to: dehydration, sunstroke, intoxication and wound care and vascular access for re-hydration or medication administration.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Ypsilanti, MI05.1997
CNA - Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Home Adult Community Education
Mountain Home, ID01.1994
Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Triage
- Committed to Medical/Surgical/Prep/PACU/Neurosurgery Nursing
- Skilled EPIC Computerized Charting
- Peri-operative Experience
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Office Experience
- IV insertion
- Medical Records
- Vital Signs
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Michigan, 4704212819
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2022-2024
- CPR and AED certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health System Neurosurgery
09.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Chelsea Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Allegiance
11.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Michigan International Speedway
06.2012 - 01.2016
Graduate Nurse/Nurse Tech/Registered Nurse Level D
University of Michigan Medical Center
05.1997 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
CNA - Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain Home Adult Community Education