Beth Adele Samaniego
Manassas,VA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care and conducting thorough assessments. Strong collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Committed to ongoing education and evidence-based practices, ensuring up-to-date knowledge in nursing. Proven leader in training and mentoring new staff while maintaining a service-oriented approach.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Preoperative Registered Nurse
INOVA Northern Virginia Surgery Center
Fairfax, Virginia
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to complete tasks on schedule and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by resolving issues efficiently.
- Provided direct patient care in clinical settings with focus on safety.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Documented patient assessments and care interventions accurately in medical records.
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Prince William Surgery Center
Manassas, VA
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Assessed patients' health conditions before surgery to identify potential risks.
- Organized patient records, test results, and medical information for surgical team review.
- Administered pain medications and implemented management techniques for patient comfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary teams and implemented treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated families on perioperative nursing care practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Cardiovascular Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Pensacola, Florida
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established care standards to ensure quality improvement.
- Coordinated communication among physicians and healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress, and document changes.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients to streamline transitions.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses, providing orientation and coaching on clinical skills.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress toward goals.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with departments such as pharmacy and physical therapy to improve service delivery.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Center
Panama City, Florida
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, including CABG and valve procedures.
- Assessed vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported abnormalities to physicians.
- Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, and associated complications.
- Administered prescribed medications, including thrombolytics and anti-arrhythmics, following established protocols.
- Participated in code blues by delivering advanced life support interventions when necessary.
- Reviewed laboratory results like troponins and electrolytes, notifying physicians of abnormalities.
- Utilized computerized resource management and electronic health record systems for patient tracking.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12-2005
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Wound care
- EMR charting
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac care
- IV administration and drug therapy management
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Palliative and pain management
Certification
- Current Virginia Registered Nursing Compact License
- Current Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Preoperative Registered Nurse
INOVA Northern Virginia Surgery Center
02.2025 - Current
Preoperative Registered Nurse
Prince William Surgery Center
10.2021 - 03.2025
Cardiovascular Charge Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2008
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Bay Medical Center
12.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College