Registered Nurse, Psychiatric/Mental Health

Resume:

Personal:

Kathryn Lynn Martin

***** *********** ***

Woodbine, Md 21797

Home: 410-***-****

Cell: 443-***-****

E-mail: **************@***.***

SS# ***-**-****

English Language

No convictions

Have never had my RN or Driving Licenses revoked

Education

9/70-6/75

South Carroll High School

Sykesville, MD

Course of study: academic

9/75-12/75

Mount Saint Mary's College

Emmitsburg, MD

Course of study: Biology (received 13 credits)

1/76-5/78

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD

Course of study: Nursing (received Associate of Arts degree in Nursing)

9/02-12/02

Howard Community College

RN Refresher Course (Certification received)

1988-1995

While employed at the Howard County Mental Health Clinic, I received phlebotomy certification: HIV counseling training: Attended in-service seminars about various mental disorders and psychotropic medications (CEU credits.)

2003-present

Annual reviews through employment with Springfield Hospital Center which include: medical proficiencies (catheterizations, oxygen therapy, Hospital codes, gastric gavage, and tracheal suction) CPR certification, hospital policies, infection control and OSHA standards. Also attend mandatory PMAB (acceptable patient holds) training each month.

Employment:

3/03-present

Contractual per-diem registered nurse

Springfield Hospital Center

6655 Sykesville Rd.

Sykesville, MD 21784

410-***-**** Head Nurse: Rochelle Newsome, RNC

Work as a charge nurse in an inpatient psychiatric facility that houses 80% forensic patients. I work per-diem and average 20-30 hours per week. Contract states minimum of 2 weekend shifts and maximum of 20 shifts. I have worked on each unit in this hospital (Admissions, Behavioral Units, Chronic/Dementia unit.) There is an average of 22 patients on each unit. Duties include taking and checking physicians orders, charting, treatments, assessments, vital signs, treatment team meetings and IPOCS, supportive therapy to patients, administering medications, monitoring physical and emotional issues of the patients, leading patient groups, maintaining a therapeutic environment and managing support staff of LPN and Direct Care Workers.

6/88-4/98

Community Health Nurse II

Howard County Health Department

Mental Outpatient Clinic

10760 Hickory Ridge Road

Columbia, MD 21044

Supervisor: Dr. Helen Lann (OP Clinic closed)

I worked in the clinic giving medications and injections; provided supportive therapy to mentally ill clients; Set up the medication system here and at the clinic in Laurel; Arranged luncheons with staff and drug representatives; Monitored and ordered supplies and medications; performed PPD skin tests to staff and read results; Attended staff meetings and seminars; Phlebotomy and lab testing of clients; Basic first aid; Quality assurance measures; Organized a system of monitoring the patients prescribed Clozaril (new medication at the time.) Lead Clozaril Support group and performed case management to assure these patients obtained required lab work, attended groups, and received their medications; AIDS committee representative for the mental health clinic (attended meetings, training sessions, seminars and reported to mental health staff to educate them on AIDS updates.) I left this job after the birth of my daughter and the clinic was then bought by Sheppard Pratt Health System.

9/87-5/88

Receptionist/Cashier

The Jones Motor, Inc.

1 East Ridgeville Blvd.

Mt. Airy, MD 21771

Supervisor: Ken Harshman: 301-***-****

I worked as a clerk in the family owned car dealership. I performed basic first aid when needed. Duties included filing, answering phones, greeting customers. Basic book-keeping, entering data in the computer and occasionally delivering vehicles. I left to return to nursing.

6/79-5/87

Psychiatric Nurse II

Springfield Hospital Center

6655 Sykesville Rd.

Sykesville, MD 21784

Supervisor: Faye Herche, RN, NDC (retired to Florida)

I worked on the Medical/Surgical unit with mentally ill patients who had medical problems or required surgery. I also worked as a relief evening supervisor of 4 units. Duties were: Charge Nurse, medications, treatments, pre and post operative care, IV therapy, transcribing orders, assisted with ECT treatments, Individual treatment plans. Accompanied patients to clinic visits and general hospital appointments when indicated. I left to work in the family business.

11/78-5/79

Staff Float Nurse

Carroll HospitalCenter

Memorial Avenue

Westminster, MD

Supervisor: Mrs. Windsor (retired)

I worked here as a new RN. My base unit was the ER and I “floated” to units for dinner relief or for RN coverage. I worked CCU, ICU, Recovery Room, ER and the Medical/Surgical units. Duties included: electrocardiograms, IV therapy, Pre and post operative nursing care, administering medications and treatments, transcribing doctor's orders, bathing and performing general nursing care. I also learned a lot of nursing skills. I left to enter state service and to work with the mentally ill.

Volunteer Experience:

2006-2009

I organized a local community outreach group which we named, “Sally's Angels.” Local moms joined and we helped a local mother who had terminal brain cancer. This included repairing the house, setting up preparation and delivery of meals, obtaining funds, providing transportation to appointments, child care, house cleaning, etc.

1975-present

Volunteer at St. Michael's Church for various activities and groups as needed.

CCD teacher, Bible school, funeral committee, chaperone for teen activities, etc.

References:

Ruth Kelly, RN: 410-***-**** (ext. 3685)

Rochelle Newsome, RNC 410-***-**** (ext. 3630)

Dr. Bacharach: 410-***-****

Robin Watson, RNC: 410-***-****

Claire Ramariz: 410-***-****

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