Kirsten Long
Martinez
Summary
Dynamic ICU Float Pool RN with extensive experience at Wellstar MCG. Proven leadership in emergency response and advanced life support, delivering exceptional patient care. Strong advocate for patient rights, skilled in EPIC charting, and committed to continuous professional development to enhance nursing practice and optimize outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Float Pool, RN
Wellstar Hospital
Augusta, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in the EPIC charting system.
- Initiated emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and needs, ensuring high-quality care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Charge Nurse
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
- Led team of nurses to deliver care to patients in a Intensive Care unit and delegated tasks effectively within nursing team based on individual competencies.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, such as intubations, central line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopies.
- Advised and educated new ICU nurses through preceptorship programs designed for orientation into intensive care setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and physicians regarding treatment plans.
- Maintained clean, safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Assisted physicians in code BLUES and code STROKES throughout the facility.
- Responded and assisted level 1 Traumas in the Emergency department.
Nurse Extern/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve cardiovascular health, such as diet changes and exercise routines.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosages and timely administration.
- Assessed patient conditions and vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels and monitored cardiac telemetry to identify abnormalities or potential issues with patients' heart rates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and outcomes in electronic health records.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes through implementation of new policies, procedures, or evidence-based practices within cardiac telemetry unit.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient condition or concerns, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating issues as needed.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously during busy shifts without compromising quality of care delivered.
- Prepared discharge instructions for post-cardiac event patients outlining necessary follow-up appointments, medication regimens, dietary restrictions or required modifications.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement patient-centered care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Emergency response
- Nursing leadership
- Meditech Charting
- EPIC Charting
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Wound care management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) ALS (Advance Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
ICU Float Pool, RN
Wellstar Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Charge Nurse
Doctors Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2025
Nurse Extern/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
HCA Kingwood Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College