KRISTEN MARTIN

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Four years of experience in intermediate and emergency care at Lexington Medical Center. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Seeking position to expand experience and knowledge oppurtunities.

LICENSES

Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of SC License number 213338 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 3/2013-3/2015 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 4/2014-4/2016

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Skilled in conducting physical examinations Medication administration expert Vascular care understanding Psych and mental health care proficiency Broad medical terminology knowledge Committed to compliance reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Colostomy care familiarity Gastroenteral nutrition education Specimen collection/processing proficiency IV drug therapy management Flow sheet charting Wound cleaning/care expertise Successful treatment of CHF, ESRF, COPD, Pneumonia, Chest pain

01/2014 to Current Registered Nurse

Lexington Medical Center- ER CDU - West Columbia, SC

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols .Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. 06/2011 to 01/2014 Registered Nurse

Lexington Medical Center-IICU - West Columbia, SC

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 3-4 high acuity patients per shift. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2011 Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Newberry College - Newberry, SC, United States Member of Student Nurse Association Club 2007 Bachelor of Science: Psychology

USC - Columbia, SC, United States