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Nicholas Martens

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Compassionate RN with extensive experience at Sanford Health, excelling in discharge coordination and patient assessment. Proven ability to implement effective care plans and advocate for patient rights, ensuring culturally-sensitive care. Skilled in IV management and committed to enhancing patient recovery through exceptional support and education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Oncology Unit - RN

Sanford Health
01.2025 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members, caregivers, and patients on patient care instructions.
  • Offering exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment with input from interdisciplinary team.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Monument Health Externship - Preop/PACU RN Student

Monument Health
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses with nursing preceptor.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to preceptor.
  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
  • updated family on pt's status post op.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RN BSN

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2024

Skills

  • Discharge coordination
  • Chart updating
  • adhering to isolation precautions
  • Precepting nursing students
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Diabetes management
  • IV management
  • Patient assessment
  • providing excellent care to comfort care patients

Certification

  • Licensed RN - Since 2025
  • CPR Certified - renewed 2025

Timeline

Medical Oncology Unit - RN

Sanford Health
01.2025 - Current

Monument Health Externship - Preop/PACU RN Student

Monument Health
05.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - RN BSN

South Dakota State University
Nicholas Martens