Christina K. Martin RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
Severna Park
Summary
Compassionate and seasoned Nurse Practitioner with extensive cardiac experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, excelling in acute and chronic cardiac disease management. Proven ability in patient assessment and EKG interpretation, while fostering team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to educating patients on disease management and preventive health measures, ensuring comprehensive care coordination.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore Washington Heart Associates Madison Park
Glen Burnie
01.2023 - Current
- Managed urgent and routine follow up care for patients with Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease and Hypertension.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Perform new patient consultations, order appropriate diagnostic testing, diagnose and treat.
- Provide hospital discharge follow up care for patients with acute on chronic congestive heart failure, post coronary artery bypass graft surgery, cardiac catheterization with PCI, TAVR, SAVR, ablation, pacemaker and AICD placement.
- Conduct, record, interpret and supervise exercise treadmill stress testing, thallium stress testing and Pharmacological stress testing (Lexiscan and Persantine).
- Performed EKG interpretation to assess heart rhythms and diagnose conditions.
Nurse Practitioner, Anne Arundel Medical Center
Cardiology Associates
Annapolis
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed history and physical assessments, diagnosed and managed acute and chronic cardiac illnesses (Congestive Heart Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarctions, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Valvular Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension).
- Provided health promotion interventions, and made referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Oversaw patient's cardiac care as well as medical care throughout their hospitalization.
- EKG interpretation
- Organized and delegated daily tasks to cardiac team.
Nurse Practitioner, Home Care
Chesapeake Elder Call
Severna Park
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed over all primary care for elderly homebound patients including preventative care, acute and chronic illness, and psychiatric care.
- Ordered labs, interpreted results and treated accordingly.
- Identified psychological and social needs and made appropriate referrals including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and hospice care.
Nurse Practitioner, Sinai Hospital
LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute Cardiac Diagnostic Center
Baltimore
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed patients undergoing non-invasive diagnostic and interventional catheterizations (Percutaneous Intervention of Acute myocardial infarctions, Percutaneous Intervention of Arterial Vascular disease, Placement of arterial-venous fistulas).
- EKG interpretation
- Performed pre-operative history and physicals.
- Managed patients overall medical care pre and post procedure including ordering and reviewing appropriate medications, diagnostic testing, and laboratories.
- Admitted patients to the hospital when necessary and managed overall medical care while in the hospital.
- Educated patients regarding procedures and post procedural care, medications, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
- Identified social needs and made appropriate referrals.
Nurse Practitioner, Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Pulmonary Critical Care Associates of Baltimore
Baltimore
01.2011 - 09.2012
- .Performed history and physical assessments, diagnosed and managed acute and chronic pulmonary illnesses (COPD, Asthma, Lung Carcinoma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sleep Apnea).
- Oversaw patients' pulmonary care throughout their hospitalization.
- Managed mechanically ventilated patients in the surgical intensive care unit.
- Managed post-operative medical care of the surgical patient in the surgical intensive care unit.
- Ordered and reviewed Sleep Studies and prescribed CPAP accordingly.
Nurse Practitioner, Sinai Hospital
MidAtlantic Cardiovascular Associates
Baltimore
10.2005 - 01.2011
- Performed cardiac consultations, diagnosed and managed acute and chronic cardiac illnesses (Acute Myocardial Infarctions, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Valvular Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Oversaw patients' cardiac care as well as medical care throughout their hospitalization.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Educated patients on cardiovascular health, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Provided health promotion interventions, and made referrals to appropriate community resources.
- EKG interpretation
- Organized and delegated daily tasks to cardiac team.
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Cared for mechanically ventilated patients, including those on High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant rejection, COPD exacerbations, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Worked with various modes of ventilation: Assist Control, Pressure Support, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Pressure Regulated Volume Control, and Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation.
- Provided care for a variety of critically ill patients (Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal, Renal, HIV, Cancer, Transplants, Endocrine, Hematology, etc.).
- Cared for patients on Continuous Venous to Venous Hemodialysis and regular Hemodialysis.
- Participated in the insertion of SWAN Ganz catheters, performed cardiac outputs and pulmonary capillary wedge pressures, and continuously monitored the data for any significant changes.
- Titrated vasopressors and anti-hypertensives.
- Performed CPR and initiated ACLS interventions.
Clinical Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program, Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Worked under the supervision of a nurse practitioner managing and planning the care of pre-heart transplantation candidates and post transplant patients in the clinical and hospital setting.
- Managed the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual follow up care of pre (Heart Failure/Bridge to transplant patients) and post transplant patients.
- Managed and adjusted immunosuppression regimens according to drug levels and current practice guidelines.
- Determined appropriate treatment for acute rejection based on biopsy results.
- Managed care of acute hospitalizations of pre and post-transplant patients.
- Performed history taking and physical examinations, analyzed laboratory data, and developed differential diagnoses along with the appropriate treatment plans.
- Interpretation of Panel Reactive Antibody percentages and determining the need for interventions such as IVIG, immunosuppressant medications, or plasmapheresis.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians, surgeons, nurses, and social work in determining appropriate heart transplant candidates.
- Educated patients regarding the transplant process as well as life after transplantation.
Internal Medicine- Gateway Hospital
Clarksville
04.2004 - 05.2004
- Worked under the supervision of a physician managing acute and chronically ill patient's treatment regimen both in the clinical and hospital setting.
- Performed full history and physical examinations, analyzed laboratory data, and developed differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Educated patients regarding their current illness and health status, medication regimen, and lifestyle modification.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN08-2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major in Economics
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2002
Skills
- Acute and chronic cardiac disease management
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic testing
- Inpatient and outpatient management
- Lab result evaluation
- Prescribing medications
- Medication management and monitoring
- Arrhythmia monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Cardiac care coordination
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Registered Nurse, Maryland
- BLS certified, American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified, American Heart Association
References
Available Upon Request
Academic Service
- Nurse Practitioner Preceptor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 01/12, 05/12
- Nurse Practitioner Preceptor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 01/09, 05/09
- Nurse Practitioner Preceptor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 06/08, 08/08
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore Washington Heart Associates Madison Park
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Anne Arundel Medical Center
Cardiology Associates
09.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Home Care
Chesapeake Elder Call
09.2017 - 05.2018
Nurse Practitioner, Sinai Hospital
LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute Cardiac Diagnostic Center
01.2013 - 09.2017
Nurse Practitioner, Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Pulmonary Critical Care Associates of Baltimore
01.2011 - 09.2012
Nurse Practitioner, Sinai Hospital
MidAtlantic Cardiovascular Associates
10.2005 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2004 - 10.2005
Clinical Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program, Vanderbilt Medical Center
06.2004 - 08.2004
Internal Medicine- Gateway Hospital
04.2004 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Nursing, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major in Economics
University of Dayton