COLETTE SAMUELS
Registered Nurse
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and motivated nursing graduate with extensive clinical training in medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, and fostering interdisciplinary communication. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care while cultivating meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Prepared to leverage clinical expertise, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic as a Registered Nurse in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Bartender
Stagehouse Tavern
04.2016 - Current
- Directed daily bar operations to ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to enhance satisfaction and foster repeat patronage.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve efficiency and uphold consistent beverage preparation standards.
Student Nurse
RWJBarnabas Health
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes promptly to supervising nurses.
- Assisted with hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures to support daily patient care.
- Documented assessments, intake, and output accurately in electronic health records.
- Applied infection control protocols during patient contact, specimen handling, and room care.
- Reinforced patient education on medications, procedures, and recovery instructions under supervision.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient transfers, and discharges, monitors basic physiological parameters as delegated by the RN
- Provide age-specific care as directed by RN
- Assists to ensure orderliness of the Nursing Unit
- Provides for patient hygiene, comfort and safety
- Participates in Nursing Department Quality Improvement (QI) activities
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Utilized computer systems for charting patient data
- Monitored patient condition and reported changes to the nursing staff
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned work area according to infection control standards
- Monitored vital signs, assisted with patient hygiene and mobility, and collaborated with nursing staff to enhance patient comfort and expedite recovery at Saint Peter's University Hospital
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing Candidate
RWJ Barnabas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ05.2026
B.S. - Exercise Science, Applied Kinesiology Option
Rutgers University
NJ05.2021
Skills
- Sanitation practices
- Relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Medication safety
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
AHA BLS Certification: May 2024 - Present
Timeline
Student Nurse
RWJBarnabas Health
01.2024 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician
Saint Peter's University Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2025
Manager/Bartender
Stagehouse Tavern
04.2016 - Current
B.S. - Exercise Science, Applied Kinesiology Option
Rutgers University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing Candidate
RWJ Barnabas School of Nursing