LINDA MARTIN

• 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.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Manager over 25 healthcare team members per shift , and increased over 50%.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease

Rapid Response for COVID patient's in the nursing home setting. Became part of the team that delivered quality care to patients through a team effect to assure patient safety by executing appropriate policies and procedures for COVID . Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient safety. Provide direct care to all residents in the different units and maintain and promote the use of evidence based protocols and or order sets to influence high quality and cost effective care. Delivered quality care to all patients which involved wound care , IV therapy, Trach care , administration all all medication and completed assessment, diagnosis planning and implementation and evaluation. Daily physical assessment and electronic charting with SIGMCARE. Knowledge of dementia, stroke, sepsis, COVID in order to make a integrate assessment and ensure the patient needs. Perform any other related duties in order to make a successful outcome to patient care.

• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy

Delivered quality care to overflow patients in the ED. Heavy knowledge of IV insertion , quick assessments of patient's with diagnosis of COPD, CHF,DM, DRUG OVERDOSE, HTN, STROKE. Responsible for wound care , IV therapy and chronic illness. Closely monitoring patients and delivering outstanding care using evidence based practices. Electronic charting with CANTITA.

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs

ACTING DIRECTOR OF NURSING QUICK REPLACEMENT

Provide rapid response to replacement immediately to provide nursing care for consumers and training for staff to address the unique needs of all consumers served in ENABLE'S PROGRAM.. The role of DON required high degree of professionalism that conveys to staff the importance of providing quality services in a timely caring and supportive manner. The position acts as a liaison with outside healthcare provider who provide services to ENABLE consumers and oversee contract of health care entitles. I had to quickly conduct audits of medication records, reviewing procedures at each and every program site to make all up dates for STATE REVIEW. I had to conduct teaching to all staff to prepare for state compliance within a short period of time. I provide and met all target for the state reviewed within the time given too me. Heavy teaching was involved and audits completed within 5 weeks. All reports were submitted in a timely manner and target goals was accomplished.

• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

Organizing all healthcare services for one of the ROYAL FAMILY OF UAE. Coordinating all medical Doctors on the team to provide care for the SHEIKHA. In charge of all administrative duties, updating clients records and providing direct patient care , supervision of team of nurses. Daily physical assessment as well as referral to primary hospital for diagnostic test, x-rays and lab work in order to keep client stable and provide wellness . The ability to work under pressure and quickly resolve problems. Act as a personnel assistant on all levels in order to meet the ROYAL Family's NEEDS.

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols

Direct patient care in LTAC- having knowledge of VENTS, TRACH, PEGS, NGT, CENTRAL LINES MIDLINES, CHEST TUBES , BILIARY DRAINAGE, COLOSTOMY WOUND CARE, AND ALL TYPES OF DRIPS. Heavy Medical Surgical and critical care .

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
• Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
• Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes

SUBCONTRACTED ALL ACROSS THE USA IN VARIOUS HOSPTIALS FROM CALIFORNIA, AZ,NY,MA, ,FL,PA,VI,WV,MN.

HEAVY EXPERIENCE IN MEDICAL SURGICAL- TRAC CARE, IV THERAPY, CHF, DM, STROKE HTN DRUG OVERDOSE, ETC... 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TRAVELING ACROSS THE USA .

COMPUTER EXPEREINCE IN THE FOLLOWING : CERNER, EPIC, CANTITA, MEDITECH, MCKESSON, HMS, SIGMACRE, POWER POINT, HMS

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
• Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
• 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 and lifestyle options