Theresa Martin
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Compassionate and driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Charge Nurse
McKnight Place Extended Care
St Louis, Missouri
09.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and health status changes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Supported residents' daily activities to enhance their quality of life in extended care settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient care plans and updates.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions in a skilled nursing facility.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and infection prevention techniques.
- Applied advanced wound dressings and managed wound vacuums to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Conducted pressure ulcer risk assessments and implemented preventive measures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
RN Charge Nurse
NHC Healthcare
St Charles, MO
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Compassionate and empathetic care for residents and their families.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a skilled nursing environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and health status changes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Supported residents' daily activities to enhance their quality of life in extended care settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care..
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
St Charles County Department Of Corrections
St Charles, MO
02.2011 - 11.2019
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Trained and mentored new RNs and LPNs on best practices, county policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Administered oral and intramuscular medication to patients and monitored responses.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St Louis
St Louis, MO05-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College-Forest Park
St Louis, MO12-2005
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Medical emergency handling
- Charting and documentation
- Medication administration
- IV line management
- Intake and Discharge assessments
- Emotional support
- Staff supervision
- Medication and IV administration
- Long-term care
- Compassion and empathy
- Family and patient support
- Palliative and pain control
- Patient education and counseling
- Culturally-sensitive care
- G-tube care
- Family education
- Documentation and charting
- Hospice philosophy
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Wound care
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
McKnight Place Extended Care
09.2024 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
NHC Healthcare
03.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
St Charles County Department Of Corrections
02.2011 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St Louis
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College-Forest Park