Samantha Martin
Hillsboro
Summary
Highly motivated, hardworking, compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Registered Nurse with Medical-Surgical, Geriatric, and Long Term Care/Rehabilitation experience. Skilled at monitoring patient vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing head-to-toe assessments on a variety of patients. Knowledgeable in pre-op and post-op procedures and management of care in a Medical-Surgical setting. Adept at providing high quality and compassionate nursing care throughout any clinical setting. Skilled and proficient with treatment planning, medication administration, and monitoring and observing patient's overall health status and changes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2020.10 - Current
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Worked with CNAs, Occupational therapy, Physical Therapy and hospice organizations to coordinate continuum of care.
- Managed 12-32 patients per day. Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs.
- Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with SM routine vaccinations.
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements. Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Trained, guided and managed new staff on nursing procedures.
- Met with nursing staff and management to plan shift services.
- Inserted IVs, changed wound dressings including but not limited to wound vacs, wet to dry dressings and basic dry dressings, and assisted with medical operations.
Wound Care Nurse Manager
Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2021.12 - 2022.05
- Feb 2023- July 2023
- Evaluated residents weekly to check condition of skin, identify risks and develop appropriate interventions.
- Measured skin areas weekly and documented findings in EMR.
- Chaired weekly skin management meetings and coordinated with interdisciplinary team to develop interventions for prevention of avoidable skin breakdown.
- Initiated and updated care plans regarding skin to keep residents healthy.
- Completed skin-related treatments on residents to address pressure wounds and bacterial infections.
- Supervisor and manager over multiple nurses and CNAs.
Travel Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
2021.04 - 2022.04
- Coordinated with health care team members to develop and implement care plans.
- Assessed, triaged and treated acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered direct patient care as ordered by provider.
- Completed physical exams and collected medical histories to inform care planning.
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Unit, HSHS St Joseph Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.11
- Educated patient and family to facilitate discharge planning and continuum of care.
- Assessed patient before and during surgical procedure to identify current and future care needs.
- Collaborated with members of healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Executed therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care.
- Liaised with physician to perform accurate and timely treatments.
- Administered medication, IV therapy and treatments.
- Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Assisted patients and families through pre- and post-operative teaching.
- Taught patients appropriate and required care for at-home recovery after discharge.
- Modified care to complex patients and coordinated care with interprofessional team based on accurate documentation, clinical judgment and evidence-based analytical approaches.
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Unit, St Elizabeths Hospital
2020.02 - 2020.10
- Administered medication, IV therapy, and treatments.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and healthcare team to coordinate care for effective and current care plans.
- Assisted patients and families through pre- and post-operative teaching.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements.
- Demonstrated timely pain assessment and reassessment.
- Delivered direct patient care according to established standards.
Nursing Student
Kaskaskia College
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Collected and recorded vital signs, weights, and blood glucose and promptly shared any results outside defined parameters.
- Removed peripheral IVs under direction of nurses and shadowed skilled staff to learn more complex procedures.
- Delivered basic nursing care to 4+ patients per day in many different units.
- Assisted with urinary catheters, ostomy care, drains and properly checked associated tissue.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
Home Health Care Provider
Home Health
2015.09 - 2017.08
- Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing and dressing.
- Transported clients to doctor's office, grocery store, and other essential errands.
- Managed household chores through routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
- Administered medications or aided client with self-administration.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
- Helped patients choose appropriate clothing for activities and weather and assisted with dressing and undressing.
- Changed bed linens, cleaning and disinfecting rooms regularly.
- Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets.
CNA
Hitz Memorial Home
2017.01 - 2017.03
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms.
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL12.2019
High School Diploma -
Bond County Community Unit #2
Greenville, IL05.2013
Skills
- Wound care
- Monitor vital signs
- Update electronic charts
- Multitasking
- Catheter maintenance
- NG tube insertion
- Direct nursing care
- EMR systems
Certification
BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, 06/28/2023- 06/2025
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse Manager
Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2021.12 - 2022.05
Travel Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
2021.04 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Unit, HSHS St Joseph Hospital
2021.04 - 2021.11
Registered Nurse
Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
2020.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical Unit, St Elizabeths Hospital
2020.02 - 2020.10
Nursing Student
Kaskaskia College
2018.01 - 2019.12
CNA
Hitz Memorial Home
2017.01 - 2017.03
Home Health Care Provider
Home Health
2015.09 - 2017.08
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
High School Diploma -
Bond County Community Unit #2
BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, 06/28/2023- 06/2025
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