Callie Samila
Wichita
Summary
Proficient Charge RN with 5 years of extensive experience in Critical Care. Skilled in crisis management and advanced life support. Ability to provide exceptional patient care through critical thinking and effective communication for multiple patients. Active participation in care coordination, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN, Cardiothoracic ICU
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Wichita, KS
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained an organized clinical environment to maintain efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and making necessary adjustments.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts via thorough shift reports with pertinent updates on patients conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous growth and improvement
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, bedside procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff RN, Cardiothoracic ICU
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Wichita, KS
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff RN, Neuro Critical Care
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS05-2020
Skills
- Invasive line management (eg arterial lines, central venous lines, pulmonary artery catheters)
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventricular assist device management (eg Impella, Tandem)
- Vasoactive infusion titration
- Sedation titration
- BIS monitoring
- Paralytic infusion titration
- Nursing ventilator monitoring
- Postoperative care of open-heart & thoracic surgeries
- Indwelling drain management (eg chest tube, JP drain, Hemovac)
Certification
- RN-multistate license #: 13-152285-091 expires 09/2025
- BLS expires 07/2026
- ACLS expires 10/2025
- PALS expires 05/2027
- CCRN expires 06/2027
Timeline
Charge RN, Cardiothoracic ICU
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
06.2023 - Current
Staff RN, Cardiothoracic ICU
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
04.2021 - Current
Staff RN, Neuro Critical Care
Wesley Medical Center HCA
06.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler Community College