Twila Martin
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 38 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Clinical Manager
SW Florida Home Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse
Bravera Spring Hill
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitor patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Perform various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Serve as Charge Nurse leading team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Paramedics while directing patient care assignments.
- Assess physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Direct patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Manage elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Confer with providers to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Verify patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods
Clinical Manager
VNA Of Florida
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
HPH Hospice
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patient caseload of 15-20 patients under hospice care.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Register Nurse/Hospice Liaison
Novant Health Hospice
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Performed admission assessments to hospice care while educating patients and families on hospice care.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
Interim Nurse Manager
Kindred At Home Home Health
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Travel Registered Nurse
CellStaff
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Supervised team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Encompass Health
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Served as Lead Registered Nurse on multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Senior Lead Utilization Management RN
Avalon Healthcare Solutions
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Humana At Home
11.2011 - 12.2015
- Evaluated patients referred for case management to determine physical, mental, financial and psychosocial status by utilizing comprehensive, standardized criteria to identify existing and potential needs.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Utilization Management Nurse
Baycare Home Care
10.2007 - 11.2011
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon Medicare specification.
- Submitted cases to Medical Director for criteria failures and helped facilitate resolutions and approvals.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2007
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Warner Southern University
Lake Wales, FL12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY03.2006
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Lamar University At Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12.1984
Skills
- Compliance Oversight
- Staff supervision
- Patient relationship management
- Staff Scheduling
- Records management
Certification
- Certified Case Manager (CCMC)
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Manager
SW Florida Home Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Manager
VNA Of Florida
11.2022 - 01.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
Bravera Spring Hill
04.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
HPH Hospice
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 01.2022
Register Nurse/Hospice Liaison
Novant Health Hospice
02.2020 - 09.2021
Interim Nurse Manager
Kindred At Home Home Health
11.2019 - 02.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
CellStaff
08.2019 - 11.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2018 - 08.2019
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Encompass Health
07.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Lead Utilization Management RN
Avalon Healthcare Solutions
12.2015 - 07.2016
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager
Humana At Home
11.2011 - 12.2015
Utilization Management Nurse
Baycare Home Care
10.2007 - 11.2011
Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2007
Master of Science - Management
Warner Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Certificate of Vocational Nursing - Vocational Nursing
Lamar University At Port Arthur