Erika Sampson
Virginia Beach,Virginia
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 8+ years of diverse healthcare experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and pre/post surgical department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. A dependable individual with a positive attitude always willing to assist patients and staff members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Clinic Manager
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, corpsman, and medical assistants providing care for over 55,000 patients annually and over 5000 surgical procedures annually.
- Hired, supervised, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff, corpsman, and medical assistants.
- Conducted pre-operative appointments prior to surgery, ensuring patients were medically fit and properly educated.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans and post-operative care requirements.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-surgical testing and verified insurance coverage.
- Monitored duties and responsibilities assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
- Attended regular meetings with hospital administrators, tidewater market leaders, and referral management team members to discuss clinic operations and policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinated post-op appointments, convalescent leave, limited duty requests, and workers compensation requests.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Instructed patients on the use of assistive devices such as crutches, wheelchairs, and home health devices.
- Maintained patient satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing patient needs and resolving concerns.
- Addressed patient complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
PACU Charge Nurse
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff overseeing 10,000 surgeries annually.
- Completed patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions, consent for surgery, administering medications and antibiotics per protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition immediately following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations with a level-headed approach administering oxygen, CPR, blood products, and other life saving measures as needed.
L&D, Postpartum Charge Nurse
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit overseeing 3,000 births each year, averaging 8 deliveries per day.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Performed vital signs checks, oxygen/suction therapy, administered vaccinations, antibiotics, and IV medications to infants following birth.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Aided with induction of labor, administering magnesium therapy for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management, oxytocin infusions, and PCA pumps.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, maternal hemorrhage, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Performed wound care management on post-cesarean section incisions.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Closely monitored vital signs and charted on patients during Magnesium therapy, Cytotec administration, and Oxytocin treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2014
Skills
- Quality Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Admissions and discharge processes
- Medication and IV administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient health status assessment
- Care plan administration
- Medical procedure preparation
- Procedure/surgical assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Pain assessment using pain scales
- Patient controlled Analgesia
- Accurate charting and documentation
- Post-operative care
- Bedside monitoring
- Pharmacologic intervention
- Infection control standards
- Pre and post-surgical wound care
- Patient education and counseling
*Hard Skills*
- HIPPA compliance
- Flow sheet charting
- Staff supervision
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- MHS Genesis (EMR/EHR) profiency
- ESSENTRIS (military's inpatient EHR)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Skilled problem solver
- Task prioritization
- Extremely reliable and dependable
- Ability to effectively multitask
- Compassionate and caring
- Clear patient communication
- Positive attitude
- Time management and prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Honest and reliable
- Interpersonal and communication skills
*Soft skills*
Certification
- Basic Life Support Instructor (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Electron Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Accomplishments
- Achieved "Best of the Best" in Customer Service Excellence Award- March 2021.
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Certificate of Excellence- March 2021
- Functioned as a mentor and resource to incoming Navy Nurses and Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program applicants.
Timeline
Orthopedic Clinic Manager
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
06.2021 - Current
PACU Charge Nurse
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
02.2019 - 06.2021
L&D, Postpartum Charge Nurse
USN, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
05.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
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