Clarice Martin

Email: abpli9@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Grand Junction

State: CO

Zip: 81505

Country: USA

Phone: 970-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Diverse experience including one year in the OR, 6 months in long term care and three years as an RN Case Manager. Most recent position included Infection Control for the agency, membership to Safety Committee and Risk Management Team. Case Management of approximately 25 individuals with developmental delays with a wide array of co-morbidities residing in group homes as well as a shift each week in covering for 16 individuals living in skilled nursing group homes.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Mesa State College, Grand Junction CO 1/2001 to 12/2007 (Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Diverse experience including one year in the OR, 6 months in long term care and three years as an RN Case Manager. Most recent position included Infection Control for the agency, membership to Safety Committee and Risk Management Team. Case Management of approximately 25 individuals with developmental delays with a wide array of co-morbidities residing in group homes as well as a shift each week in covering for 16 individuals living in skilled nursing group homes.

Licenses

Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado, License number 185518 with effective dates of 10/1/12 through 9/30/14, CPR certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Health and wellness expertise

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Effective policy and program development

Computerized charting specialist

Infection control standards expert

Medication administration expert

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Culturally sensitive

Strong medical ethic

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Professional Experience

August 2009 to Current

Mesa Developmental Services Grand Junction, CO

RN Case Manager

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Managed team of medical support personnel. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-16 high acuity patients per shift. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients and families with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, Soto's Syndrome, Cancer, Diabetes, Down's Syndrome and Alzheimers as well as acute illness. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management, evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and managed health care needs over time. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop individualized care plans and protocols for patients.

Education and Training

2007 Mesa State College Grand Junction, CO

Bachelor of Science Nursing

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with GPA of 3.8, Alpha Chi National Honor Society Colorado Gamma Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau-NU Kappa Chapter, participated in Americorps two years, Rocky Mountain Infection Control Association, Colorado Association Nurses for Developmentally Delayed with annual conferences and continuing education. American Heart Association CPR Certificate, teach Infection Control and Gastronomy Services for new employees.

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