Rhonda Martin
Martin
Summary
Experienced Field Nurse adept in executing individualized care plans and educating patients on health management. Skilled in conducting detailed assessments and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize treatment protocols. Strong focus on patient safety and advocacy, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.
Base Clinical Lead at Air-Evac 75 (Dyersburg,TN) and at Air-Evac 108 (Mayfield, KY).
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TN Quality Hospice
Martin
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient treatment plans, enhancing overall patient care.
- Provided compassionate care to hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius
Union City
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs in dialysis settings.
- Provided compassionate patient care in hospice settings.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses regularly.
Field Registered Nurse
Volunteer Home Care
Union City
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Coordinated care from admission to discharge, encompassing patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support for comprehensive patient management.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Conducted medication reviews to identify adverse reactions, side effects, allergies, and contraindications, enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements, including code of conduct, HIPAA, and documentation standards, to maintain high-quality care.
Staff Registered Nurse (Cardiac Unit)
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and coordinate treatment approaches, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Guided patients and families on effective treatment options and at-home care strategies to support long-term health outcomes.
- Educated patients on lifestyle improvements to significantly lower risk of symptom recurrence.
Flight Nurse
Air-Evac Lifeteam
Martin
01.2007 - 12.2014
- Performed wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
- Assessed and detected changes in patient status, proactively addressing issues to enhance patient care.
- Explained nursing tasks to patients, fostering understanding and maintaining calm during transport.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting EKG readings and identifying telemetry irregularities, updating team on stability changes.
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Regional Medical Center
Memphis
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary health care team to develop and adjust patient care plans, individualizing strategies to enhance health outcomes and support recovery goals.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Supported patients with traumatic injuries and illnesses, including strokes, accidents, and cardiac events, ensuring timely and compassionate care.
- Responded to codes promptly, coordinating skilled medical interventions to ensure effective patient management.
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Volunteer Hospital
Martin
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients on health conditions, prognosis, and treatment options to enhance understanding and engagement.
- Collected laboratory samples and conducted testing per established policies and COLA and CLIA regulations, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and triage to ensure readiness for typical patient loads.
Paramedic
Weakley County Ambulance Service
Dresden
05.1997 - 07.2003
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Selected medications considering potential interactions and calculated correct dosages based on available drugs and patient weight, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Triaged injuries by effectively communicating with patients, bystanders, and family members, determining suitable medical facility for optimal transport.
- Evaluated patient condition through physical and verbal assessments and gathered information from scene witnesses to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN04-2003
Paramedic
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN04-1997
Skills
- Individualized treatment plans
- Patient safety
- ICD-9 forms
- EMR / EHR
- Patient education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Problem solving
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TN Quality Hospice
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius
02.2021 - 04.2023
Field Registered Nurse
Volunteer Home Care
06.2015 - 02.2021
Staff Registered Nurse (Cardiac Unit)
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2017
Flight Nurse
Air-Evac Lifeteam
01.2007 - 12.2014
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Regional Medical Center
08.2005 - 04.2007
Staff Registered Nurse, ER
Volunteer Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2005
Paramedic
Weakley County Ambulance Service
05.1997 - 07.2003
Bachelors in Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Martin
Paramedic
Jackson State Community College