Patient Care Pain Management

MARTINE FORD, MSN, MHA, RN, AGNP-C

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August 2014-Present New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY Staff RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Perform patient care for orthopedic, cardiothoracic, vascular, transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, gynecology, and plastic surgery.

• Deliver advanced perioperative and post-anesthesia care in a high-volume surgical recovery unit, specializing in complex orthopedic procedures, spine surgeries, and multimodal pain management.

• Manage high-acuity patients requiring Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) and Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA), ensuring optimal pain control, early mobility, and risk prevention.

• Lead patient education and discharge planning, equipping individuals and families with comprehensive strategies for recovery, pain management, and rehabilitation.

• Collaborate with an expanded interdisciplinary team, including anesthesiology, physical therapists, and case managers, to ensure seamless care transitions and improved functional outcomes.

• Utilize ACLS and PALS protocols to assess and intervene in airway compromise, hemodynamic instability, and critical post- surgical events.

• Collaborated with gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care. July 2018-December 2019 NYU Winthrop Hospital, Long Island, New York Per Diem RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU-ASU)

• Developed foundational expertise in perioperative and post-anesthesia care, assisting patients recovering from orthopedic invasive joint procedures and surgical interventions.

• Gained early experience in pain management strategies, including PCEA and PCA protocols, ensuring effective post-surgical pain control and recovery.

• Refined rapid assessment and clinical decision-making skills, monitoring patients for postoperative complications, managing pain crises, and assisting in early mobilization.

• Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and physical therapists to coordinate patient-centered care plans.

July 2013-August 2014 New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY Part-Time Staff RN (Med-Surgery, Telemetry)

• Delivered primary nursing care to medical-surgical patients, managing acute and chronic conditions.

• Performed patient assessments, including admission history, ongoing evaluations, and discharge planning.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care February 2013-July 2013 American Mobile Agency, New York, NY Local Travel RN (Medical-Surgical, Telemetry) NY Presbyterian Hospital

• Provided short-term, high-acuity nursing care in diverse clinical settings, quickly adapting to new environments and protocols.

• Provided primary nurse care to medical-surgical and cardiac patients. February 2011-Nov 2012 Mission Hospital, Laguna Beach, CA Staff Nurse (Med-Surgery, Telemetry)

• Administered cardiac medications, titrated vasoactive drips, and optimized hemodynamic stability in collaboration with cardiologists and critical care teams.

• Educated patients and families on cardiac health, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to prevent readmissions and improve long-term outcomes.

• Interpreted continuous EKG telemetry, identifying lethal arrhythmias, ensuring rapid intervention.

• Applied ACLS protocols to respond to life threatening conditions.

• Precepted nursing students and served as a committee co-chair to patient care associates. April 2010-Feb 2011 Premier, and Elite Agency, Santa Ana, CA Per Diem Nurse (Medical-Surgery, Telemetry)

• Provided primary nurse care to medical-surgical and cardiac patients. September 2007-Dec 2009 Lincoln Medical and Medical Health Center, New York, NY Staff Nurse (Medical-Surgery)

• Provided primary nursing care to medical-surgical patients. January 2003-Sept 2007 Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic and Treatment Center, New York, NY Coordinating Manager

• Prepare and organize monthly regulatory reports and quarterly performance improvement reports, ensuring compliance with hospital and accreditation standards.

• Support performance improvement initiatives, tracking department metrics and contributing to data-driven decision-making. October 2000-Dec 2002 Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY Coordinating Manager (Managed Care and provider credentialing)

• Supported department operations, coordinating communication between clinical, administrative, and regulatory teams.

• Assisted in data tracking and analysis, contributing to workflow improvements and departmental efficiency. CLINICAL ROTATION

Preceptor: Katherine Foley, MSN, APN, FNP-C, Director of Stat NP Primary Clinic, North Bergen, NJ. March 2024-August 2024

• Conducted comprehensive health assessments and physical exams for adult and elderly patients.

• Managed chronic diseases such as upper and lower respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, various skin infections, hypertension, diabetes, weight loss, IV infusions, sexual transmitted infections, with evidence-based treatment plans.

• Diagnosed and treated acute conditions, prescribing appropriate medications and interventions.

• Provided patient education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.

• Gained hands-on experience in primary care setting.

• Developed expertise in geriatric syndromes such as falls, suicide, depression, cognitive decline, polypharmacy, and frailty.

• Screening tools for depression, and anxiety for adults and the geriatric population. EDUCATION

September 2024 William Paterson University, Master’s in Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C)

(Magna Cum Laude) Wayne, NJ

December 2006 Adelphi University, B.S. in Nursing, (Cum Laude) Garden City, New York December 1998 Hofstra University, Master’s in Health Administration, Hempstead, NY December 1996 Hofstra University, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Hempstead, NY AWARDS/LEADERSHIP

Sunshine Committee Chair, September 2019-2021, New York Presbyterian Hospital Weil Cornell Nurse of the Quarter June-August 2017, Recovery Room, New York Presbyterian Hospital Weil Cornell Post Anesthesia Care Unit Preceptor April 2017-Present, New York Presbyterian Hospital Weil Cornell Patient Care Associate Committee Staff Co-Chair December 2011-Nov 2012, Mission Hospital COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office with moderate level training in Word& PowerPoint, EPIC, Rover PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATIONS

AANP certified (2024)

BCLS (exp. 10/2026)

ACLS (exp. 10/2026)

PALS (exp. 10/2026)

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated (Graduate chapter member) Recommendations available upon request.

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