Sarah Martin
Blue Ridge,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in managing care for diverse patient populations. Expertise in electronic health records management, patient education, and time management. Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and facilitating positive health outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
Carilion Daleville Family Medicine
Daleville, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Manage care for 24-27 patients daily in fast-paced primary care clinic.
- Coordinate 40+ daily prescription refills, ensuring patient compliance with follow-up visits and medication protocols.
- Triage 30+ telephone calls each day to prioritize urgent care needs and minimize provider disruptions.
- Perform 40+ routine procedures weekly, including immunizations, ECGs, and medication administration while adhering to safety protocols.
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Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Roanoke, VA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Achieved 100% accuracy in documented surgical counts, preventing retained surgical items.
- Assisted with over 200 surgical procedures in orthopedics, ENT, and gynecology.
- Managed specialized equipment setup for more than 200 surgical cases in a high-volume surgery center.
Pre-surgical Testing Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated care for 8 to 10 patients per shift, focusing on pre-operative risk assessment and education.
- Conducted thorough assessments including medical histories, medication reconciliation, EKGs, and lab collections to identify risk factors.
- Collaborated with 6 cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons to facilitate surgical clearances.
Public Health Nurse
Virginia Department of Health
Roanoke, VA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered public health nursing care and education to over 40 tuberculosis patients in SWVA.
- Conducted daily telehealth sessions to monitor medication adherence for nine active cases.
- Collaborated with infectious disease practitioners to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Stabilized seven to ten high-acuity adult and pediatric patients each shift in fast-paced 14-bed unit.
- Monitored vital signs, consciousness levels, airway/breathing, and surgical sites while managing anesthesia side effects.
- Administered post-operative medications and treatments to over 5000 patients with 99% accuracy.
- Reduced patient-reported pain scores by an average of four points within two hours of arrival.
Licensed Practical Nurse Admission/Discharge Coordinator
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed 10 to 12 patient admissions and discharges per shift in high-volume unit.
- Reduced 30-day admission rates by 10% through comprehensive patient education and follow-up.
- Mentored 3 new hires on admission/discharge protocols and medication administration for improved onboarding efficiency.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
LewisGale Physicians
Salem, VA
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed care for over 200 pediatric patients in high-volume practice with six providers.
- Administered over 50 immunizations weekly, achieving 95% compliance with VFC regulations.
- Triaged more than 30 daily phone calls to direct care and reduce unnecessary ER visits by 10%.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Carilion Children's Pediatrics
Daleville, Virginia
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed care for over 200 pediatric patients in high-volume practice with four providers.
- Performed 15 to 20 pediatric lab tests daily, including rapid strep, influenza, and urinalysis.
- Provided tailored health education to over 50 families monthly, enhancing adherence to preventative care.
Urgent Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Velocity Care
Roanoke, VA
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Delivered direct care to 30-40 patients per shift in high-volume urgent care center.
- Efficiently triaged and treated over five acute cases daily, including lacerations and fractures.
- Assisted surgical providers with more than 30 procedures monthly, including sutures and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University Carilion
Roanoke, VA05-2022
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Jefferson College of Heath Sciences
Roanoke, VA05-2017
Certificate - Practical Nursing And Allied Health
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA05-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient education and support
- Electronic health records management
- Effective communication
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude: 2013, 2017, & 2018
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association Member
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Carilion Daleville Family Medicine
01.2025 - Current
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Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center
08.2024 - 01.2025
Pre-surgical Testing Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
12.2023 - 08.2024
Public Health Nurse
Virginia Department of Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Admission/Discharge Coordinator
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2022
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
LewisGale Physicians
05.2017 - 09.2019
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Carilion Children's Pediatrics
04.2016 - 04.2017
Urgent Care Licensed Practical Nurse
Velocity Care
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University Carilion
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Jefferson College of Heath Sciences
Certificate - Practical Nursing And Allied Health
Germanna Community College