Sandra Martin
Greenwood,USA
Summary
Friendly and engaging detailed oriented professional with 2+ years of hospice and 20+ years and proven knowledge in an acute care setting and clinical services. I personally have found an internal calling and motivation in serving in hospice and I am looking forward to expanding, build and leverage my skills from my most recent employment as an Admission Registered Nurse at your company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Village South
Indianapolis, IN
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Village South
Indianapolis, IN
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Alliance
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Admission Nurse
Compassus Hospice
Indianapolis, IN
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Admission Registered Nurse.
- RNCM Experience.
- Follow-up and Case Work Visits.
- Received a rating of Exceeds Expectations in all categories in recent annual performance review.
PACU Registered Nurse (Part-Time, Orthopedics)
OrthoIndy
Greenwood, IN
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate patients going through Peri-operative process
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services (Wellbrook of Carmel)
Carmel, IN
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Staff RN (PRN), Rehabilitation Floor
PACU Registered Nurse (Part-Time, Orthopedics)
South Emerson Surgery Center
Greenwood, IN
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate patients going through Peri-operative process
Registered Nurse
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Williamsburg, VA
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Worked with Attorneys on personal injuries and medical malpractice cases.
Education
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING -
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN12.1988
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING IN NURSING -
DAYTON SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
Dayton, OH08.1982
US ARMY RESERVES IN COMBAT MEDIC, OR TECH, LPN -
FORT SAM HOUSTON SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH
San Antonio, TX02.1981
Skills
- Nursing / Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Hospital Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Vital Signs
- Administering Injections
- Medical Records
- Medical Office Experience
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Flow sheet charting
- Hospice and palliative care
- Emotional intelligence
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient relations
- Family and patient support
- Appointment scheduling
- Stress mitigation
- Electronic health records
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Quality improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
- Health promotion
- Seizure management
- Health and wellness expertise
- Patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Check-ins
- Clinical judgment
- Case management
- Coordinating referrals
- Intake and discharge
- Electronic health records management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Documentation and charting
- Pain clinics
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient counseling
- Operating room skills
- IV drug therapy management
- High level of autonomy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Home visits
- Follow-up calls
- Care plan development
- Precepting
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication distribution
Hobbies and Interests
- Ballroom dancing
- Travel
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Village South
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Greenwood Village South
04.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Alliance
03.2025 - 04.2025
Admission Nurse
Compassus Hospice
10.2022 - 02.2025
PACU Registered Nurse (Part-Time, Orthopedics)
OrthoIndy
07.2022 - 10.2022
PACU Registered Nurse (Part-Time, Orthopedics)
South Emerson Surgery Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Trilogy Health Services (Wellbrook of Carmel)
01.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
10.2009 - 10.2013
ASSOCIATE IN NURSING -
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING IN NURSING -
DAYTON SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
US ARMY RESERVES IN COMBAT MEDIC, OR TECH, LPN -
FORT SAM HOUSTON SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH