Melissa Martin
Wewoka,OK
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Diligent Wound Care Nurse with over 6 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Hardworking with excellent communication skills. Adept in demonstrating dressing techniques to educate in-service nurses and give firsthand instruction on aseptic techniques. Offering wound care expertise and a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in outpatient and specialty clinic patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Wewoka IHS Clinic
Wewoka, OK
03.2014 - Current
- Communicated effectively with families about patient's condition, treatment plan, goals and prognosis.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Treated complex wounds, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based on patient response and clinical assessment findings.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds, and monitor healing.
- Ensured compliance with policies and procedures governing safe practice standards in order to minimize risks associated with wound care services.
- Performed assessments to identify any potential risk factors associated with wounds or skin breakdowns.
- Educated patients on proper wound healing techniques and prevention of infection.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
- Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Assisted physicians during surgical procedures involving wound closure or debridement.
LPN Office Nurse
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
Ada, OK
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to nursing practice.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Wes Watkins Technology Center
Wetumka, OK05-2010
High School Diploma -
Wewoka High School
Wewoka, OK05-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Seminole State College
Seminole, OKSkills
- Quality Improvement
- Nutritional Support
- Health Promotion
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Wound Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Complex Wound Care
- Treatment Planning
- Family Education
- Risk Identification
- EMR Updating
- Patient Education
- Intervention Planning
Certification
- Wound Care Certified.
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Essential Piece Award received form the Wewoka IHS clinic 2016.
Timeline
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Wewoka IHS Clinic
03.2014 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
11.2013 - 03.2014
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Wes Watkins Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Wewoka High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Seminole State College
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