AVERY MARTELL
New Bern,NC
Summary
Healthcare passion for me started at a young age through assisting in the care of patients in nursing home settings with my mother. Formative experiences have shaped my strong desire to pursue an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse role, aiming to enhance impact and leadership within healthcare and my community. A dedication to continuous learning and professional development drives my ambition to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes and community health initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant II, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carteret Health Care
Carteret
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained patient records accurately, enhancing communication among care teams.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety in facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Supported needs of 8 + residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician II, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment procedures.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine medical tasks, promoting efficient workflow in patient management.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient health outcomes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, fostering a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Nursing Assistant
Home Health
New Bern
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and well-being.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Patient Care Technician I, Clinical Decision and Observation (CDO)
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Craven Community College
05-2026
Certified Nursing Assistant II - undefined
Craven Community College
01.2024
Laboratory Assistant - undefined
Lenoir CC
01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant I - undefined
New Bern High School
01.2022
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC06-2022
Certificate - Advanced Medicine Forum
Envision
Baltimore, MD01.2021
Skills
Delivered exceptional direct patient care in specialized areas, including hospice care, ICU care, ED care, and medical-surgical care
Demonstrated excellent and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team
Proficient documentation with Cerner, Epic, and Meditech
Dependable, fast learner, efficient, flexible, goal-oriented, and organized
HIPAA compliance and maintaining patient privacy
Accomplishments
Oncology Unit - Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC (August-December 2024)
General Medical - Surgical, Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC (January-March 2025)
Nephrology Unit - Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC (March-May 2025)
Rehabilitation Unit - Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern, NC (June 2025)
Dialysis Center - Fresenius Kidney Care, New Bern, NC (July 2025)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant II, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carteret Health Care
01.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician II, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Carolina East Medical Center
04.2024 - 01.2026
Nursing Assistant
Home Health
10.2023 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician I, Clinical Decision and Observation (CDO)
Carolina East Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant II - undefined
Craven Community College
Laboratory Assistant - undefined
Lenoir CC
Certified Nursing Assistant I - undefined
New Bern High School
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Craven Community College
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
Certificate - Advanced Medicine Forum
Envision
Leadership/Involvement
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member, 2025-2026
Nursing Cohort Student Representative 2024-2026
Basic Life Support Certification, 2025
AVID Student, 2018-2022
Craven Hurst Student Ambassador, 2024-2025
First Craven CC Student Podcast Launch, 2024
Volunteered at American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2022