Jayme Martin
Phoenix
Summary
Pediatric critical care nurse with a strong foundation in the CVICU and the PICU. Experienced in managing complex patients and supporting new nurses as they develop clinical judgment, prioritization, adaptability, and confidence through hands-on bedside teaching. Brings a collaborative, patient-centered approach to both care delivery and nurse development in fast-paced critical care environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CVICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patients with various cardiac conditions in a high-acuity setting.
- Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Cared for patients requiring advanced support including mechanical ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, multiple vasoactive infusions, VADs, and invasive monitoring.
- Educated and discharged patients and families on post-operative care, recovery protocols, and medications.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection prevention, line safety, and other HAC protocols.
- Participated in precepting new CVICU nurses to obtain clinical competencies.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided high-acuity care to patients in the CVICU, PICU, NICU, and Emergency department.
- Rapidly adapted to varying unit workflows, patient populations, and acuity levels while delivering safe and evidence-based care.
- Preformed comprehensive assessments, medication management, and care of patients of all ages.
- Served as a resource to unit staff by bring cross-unit knowledge, flexibility, and strong clinical judgement.
- Supported new critical care float pool nurses in developing independence, adaptability, and strong clinical judgment skills among multiple care areas.
PICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Delivered comprehensive critical care to various life-threatening diagnoses, including post-operative patients, CKRT patients, and trauma patients.
- Rapidly assessed and stabilized newly admitted patients from the ED, OR, transport teams, and outside hospitals.
- Recognized and responded to early signs of instability and preventing clinical deterioration through efficient and organized interventions.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and structured transportation of patients between units, procedures, and radiology while maintaining continuous monitoring and life-saving therapies.
- Mentored new nurses in developing medication safety, prioritization skills, time management, and critical thinking skills in rapidly changing patient conditions.
CVICU Patient Care Technician
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported nursing staff and physicians in delivering care to critical cardiovascular patient's including post-operative patients, ECMO patients, CKRT patients, and open sternum patients.
- Prepared for and assisted in the placement of central venous catheters, arterial lines, chest tubes, and endotracheal tubes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and hospital protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2022
Skills
- Adaptability in high-acuity environments
- Safe medication administration practices
- Strong assessment skills and clinical judgement
- Infection control measures
- Management of ventricular assist devices
- Artificial airway and ventilator management
- HAC Bundle expertise
- Hemodynamic monitoring and telemetry interpretation
- Guiding new nurses at the bedside and facilitating skill progression
Timeline
CVICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2026
PICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2022 - 10.2024
CVICU Patient Care Technician
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University