Nichole Martin
Bristol Hospice
Hillsboro,OR
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate registered nurse with hospice and direct-care experience supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. Skilled in patient assessments, documentation, medication administration, and interdisciplinary coordination. Brings strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and sound judgment to improve comfort, safety, and care planning.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to guide hospice care planning.
- Documented symptoms, interventions, and response changes in clinical records.
- Coordinated care with physicians, aides, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Provided disease progression education and symptom support guidance to families to assist end-of-life care planning.
- Administered medications and monitored pain management for comfort and safety.
- Evaluated patient presentations during intake, determined severity of injuries and illnesses, and prioritized care accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Years 6 Months- Supported families with respectful bedside presence and end-of-life comfort measures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained infection control practices throughout daily patient care routines.
- Documented care observations accurately in patient records and shift reports.
Certified Nursing Assistant
10 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Assisted with bathing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support.
- Repositioned patients and implemented pressure injury prevention techniques.
- Communicated patient needs clearly to interdisciplinary care team members.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessments
Medication administration
Documentation
Care planning
Pain management
Palliative care
Direct patient care
Patient communication
Family advocacy
Relationship building
Bedside manner
Infection control
Vital sign monitoring
Therapeutic communication
Active listening
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bristol Hospice
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bristol Hospice
01.2020 - 07.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestige Senior Living
03.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Concordia St. Paul University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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