Sara Martin
Depew,NY
Summary
Energetic and motivational LPN dedicated to top-quality patient care. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to patients as well as staff growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northtowns Maternal Fetal Medicine
Williamsville, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Winner of 2024 Sheri Baczkowski, MD Outstanding Employee Award
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and examination rooms.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Conducted vital sign measurements, ensuring precise recording for patient records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
GPPC Women's Health
520 Delaware Ave Buffalo NY
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Medent to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored obstetric patients' on NST machine
- Worked on COVID-19 patient phone line, set up by GPPC Primary Care
- Administered injections
Licensed Practical Nurse
Buffalo Medical Group
Williamsville, NY
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided patient teaching to self-administer injections.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ubmd Internal Medicine
Williamsville, NY
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided patient teaching for self-administering injections
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY2016
Skills
- Maternal-Fetal Health Management & High-Risk Obstetric Care
- Outpatient Clinic Operations, Scheduling & Efficiency
- Patient Advocacy, Education & Emotional Support
- Medical Documentation, Billing Coordination & Insurance Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northtowns Maternal Fetal Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
GPPC Women's Health
09.2019 - 03.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Buffalo Medical Group
03.2018 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ubmd Internal Medicine
12.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Erie 1 BOCES