Torcha Martin
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability in medication administration and infection control, while effectively mentoring new staff to foster a collaborative environment. Committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, effective communication, and individualized care plans.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Alameda Health System Highland Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Nursing Professor
Adventist University
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on pharmacology.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using spreadsheets and EPIC.
- Created and implemented interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Designed innovative course materials to keep nursing students engaged and motivated throughout their academic journey.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2012
Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL04-2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic disease management
- Medical assessment
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Data collection
- HIPAA education
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional intelligence
- Cardiac care
- Acute care expertise
- Geriatric nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- At-risk patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association September 2024 - September 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
September 2024 - September 2026
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Apex Innovations
May 2025 - May 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alameda Health System Highland Hospital
03.2017 - 02.2025
Nursing Professor
Adventist University
05.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Nursing
Valencia College
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