Cymone Samuel
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Registered Nurse with 7+ years of multi-state experience across Medical-Surgical, Telemetry and Rehabilitation units. Proven success in acute and post-acute care, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination. Recognized for composure under pressure, adaptable clinical expertise, and commitment to improving patient outcomes in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Administered patient assessments to determine rehabilitation needs and monitor progress.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on rehabilitation processes, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning by ensuring continuity of care post-rehabilitation.
RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to healthcare team promptly.
RN - MS/TELE
Host Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored cardiac patients' vital signs, identifying abnormalities and escalating concerns promptly.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored cardiac patients' vital signs, identifying abnormalities and escalating concerns promptly.
RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Implemented best practices for patient safety, contributing to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Facilitated resource allocation during peak periods, optimizing patient care delivery in high-demand situations.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN -Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
RN - MS/TELE
Valley Medical Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
COVID-19 Unit RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Providence Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2021
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and collaborated with fellow members of critical care team to administer best treatment options.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
COVID-19 Unit RN - MS/TELE
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
- Acted as patient advocate while providing education and support to patients and families.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Provided training and supervision to a few staff members on COVID unit.
RN - MS/TELE
Henderson Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy, COVID and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
RN - MS/TELE
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 10 patients daily.
RN - MS/TELE
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center- Level 1
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Responded rapidly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly to medical providers for timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
- Developed and implemented protocols for efficient contact tracing and case management.
- Educated patients and families on COVID-19 management and safety procedures effectively.
RN - MS/TELE
Carolinas Medical Center - Level 1
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Provided high quality care to approximately 6 patients per day on 36-bed unit.
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Skills
- Spinal cord injury care
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Geriatric rehabilitation
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Feeding tube management
- IV administration
- Dementia care
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- 2026-07 BLS Certification - 235418618511
- ACLS Certification - NC05347 2026-08
- NIHSS Certification - 2025-10
Timeline
Rehabilitation Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
02.2024 - 09.2025
RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
09.2023 - 02.2024
RN - MS/TELE
Host Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023
RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
RN -Rehabilitation
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
COVID-19 Unit RN - MS/TELE
Ascension Providence Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2021
COVID-19 Unit RN - MS/TELE
Atrium Health Cleveland
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN - MS/TELE
Henderson Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
RN - MS/TELE
Valley Medical Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
RN - MS/TELE
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
RN - MS/TELE
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center- Level 1
09.2020 - 12.2020
RN - MS/TELE
Carolinas Medical Center - Level 1
08.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carolinas College of Health Sciences