Martha Barbu, FNP, BSN, RN

**** ******** *****, ******, ** 28173

ac5xb2@r.postjobfree.com

704-***-****

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY

To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide quality, holistic, patient-centered advanced care. Experience in adult post-operative patient care of Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Spine, GYN procedures. Focused goals on reduction of infection rates, post-operative, and preventative care; facilitating language barriers.

EDUCATION

Duke University, Durham, NC August 2017

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

GPA: 3.572/4.0

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC December 2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GPA: 3.822/4.0

NURSING LICENSURE

NC Nurse Practitioner License, Registered (Active upon employment)

Certification Number F10170889 (Am Academy of Nurse Practitioners) Date Obtained: 01-09-2018

NC RN Permanent License, Active

Date Obtained: 02-01-2013 License Number 259157 Expires: February 28, 2019

SC Nurse Practitioner License, Active (Temporary)

Date Obtained: 05-07-18 License Number 21869 Expires: July 6, 2018

STUDENT FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL ROTATIONS

2016-2017

Polyclinic Medical Center, Charlotte, NC May-August 2017

Clinical Preceptorship: Advanced Practice Nursing in Family Practice

Preceptors Steffanie Sullivan, FNP-C & Dr. Abdul Garuba, MD

Gaston County Health Department, Gastonia, NC February-April 2017

Women’s Health Practicum: Advanced Practice Nursing in Perinatal Care

Preceptor Lysa Long, Certified Nurse Midwife

Kidz Care Pediatrics, Charlotte, NC February-April 2017

Pediatrics Practicum: Pediatric Primary Care

Preceptor Dr. Sai Pallimalli, MD

Kings Clinic and Urgent Care, Gastonia, NC August-December 2016

Adults/Geriatrics Practicum: Primary Care of Older Adults

Preceptor Nina Fombuh, FNP

WORK EXPERIENCE

CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM-PINEVILLE, Pineville, NC March 2013-present

Surgical Nurse, 4 Tower Surgical Unit

Deliver and prioritize nursing care for up to six post-operative and medical patients, including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, Spine, GYN procedures, perform physical assessments, advocate for patient, provide pre- and post-operative teaching, dispense medications and treatments per Doctor’s orders using bar-code scanner and electronic MAR, assist bedside procedures

Perform patient admission and discharge planning, perform wound care, IV insertion and therapy, blood administration, drawing blood samples, utilize wound vac, surgical drains, and nasogastric tubes, utilize mechanical patient lift

Assess and monitor telemetry for patient rhythm and heart rate changes; notify physician of changes in patient condition, changes in telemetry, or abnormal lab results, offering accurate nursing assessment regarding patient’s status.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in scheduling patient therapy, compliance, and response to prescribed treatment, including overall progress, HIPPAA & JCAHO knowledge, perform interdisciplinary rounds, execute bedside report, plan, implement, and evaluate care

Assist in breaking language barriers & language translation between physicians, nurses, and patients as a Spanish speaking Certified Hospital Medical Interpreter

Leadership role as Unit Council co-chair, charge nurse, and new hire preceptor

LANGUAGES

English, Spanish, Romanian

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association Expires: August 31, 2018

Certified Hospital Medical Interpreter, Carolinas Healthcare System July 2014-Present

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Current member

American Nurses Association (ANA) Spring 2013-present

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Spring 2012-present

UNC Charlotte Association of Nursing Students Spring 2011-Fall 2012

AWARDS & ACTIVITIES

Good Catch Award, Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville, 4 Tower, 2015

Participated in the Ashley Lutz Memorial Scholarship Benefit Dinner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, awarded to a student who demonstrates an extraordinary passion for nursing and a commitment to serving others, Fall 2012

Attended the 8th Annual Erik Lie Nielsen Geriatrics Symposium, North Carolina, presents current information on the prevention and treatment of a variety of disease states, February 2012

Shadowed Family Practice Doctor, Dr. Marta Ynestroza-Castillo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Summer 2010, 2012

Southbrook Community Church Youth Ministry, Weddington, NC

Mission Trip, New York City, Spring 2007–Spring 2010

Leadership role: mentoring; soup kitchen and street ministry serving homeless, serving meals to men in halfway houses

Inner City Mission Work, Monroe, NC, Summer 2011

Worked with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) to provide services to young, inner city children by providing educational and safe activities outside of the home and educating them on health promotion activities

Worked with Spanish-speaking elementary students at Vacation Bible School

PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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