Jamie Samouelian
Birmingham,MI
Summary
I have worked in multiple academic centers and trained in taking care of patients with a variety of diagnosis including ECMO and CRRat
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, PICU
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure timely patient discharges and smooth transitions between care settings.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices related to ICU nursing care management strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders while closely monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in pediatric Intensive care units.
RN, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and psychological needs to inform targeted interventions and support holistic care approaches.
- Streamlined communication among team members, ensuring timely updates on patient conditions and progress towards recovery goals.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis, acute respiratory distress, level 1 trauma care, DKA, and a range of neurosurgical diagnosis
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients with congenital heart defects and liver/heart/kidney transplants
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders while closely monitoring for potential adverse reactions or interactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
RN - Labor and Delivery, Postpartum,
Ascension Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions and monitoring electric fetal monitoring
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care of mom and infant from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively including antepartum diagnosis such as pre-eclampsia and PROM
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians including magnesium drips and tocolytics
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN, Pediatric ICU
UMHS
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN, Neonatal ICU
Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed complex cases involving high-risk pregnancies or premature infants, delivering expert care throughout hospitalization periods.
- Documented detailed clinical information accurately and timely, ensuring clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided compassionate family-centered care, supporting parents during difficult times in the Neonatal ICU.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as intubation and central line insertions, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Educated families on newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as ventilators and incubators to provide essential support for fragile neonates.
- Mentored new nurses in the Neonatal ICU, providing guidance on best practices and unit protocols.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, following established guidelines for neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal neonatal care and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
RN, PICU and Peds Critical Care Float Pool
UMHS
04.2007 - 02.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, in a level 1 trauma center, Level IV NICU, PCTU, and pediatric moderate unit ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN, Neonatal ICU
Children’s Hospital of Minnesota
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Level IV neonatal intensive care units.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to premature infants and critically ill full term infants,
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers for successful transitions back into the community setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Conducted regular developmental screenings on neonates to evaluate progress or identify areas requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, following established guidelines for neonates.
- Educated families on newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as intubation and central line insertions, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate family-centered care, supporting parents during difficult times in the Neonatal ICU.
RN, Neonatal ICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided compassionate family-centered care, supporting parents during difficult times in the Neonatal ICU.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as intubation and central line insertions, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Educated families on newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, following established guidelines for neonates.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers and social workers for successful transitions back into the community setting.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Utilized advanced technologies such as ventilators and incubators to provide essential support for fragile neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal neonatal care and treatment plans.
- Mentored new nurses in the Neonatal ICU, providing guidance on best practices and unit protocols.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in a Level IV neonatal intensive care units.
- Performed thorough assessments of neonates'' health status, identifying potential issues early for prompt interventions.
- Attended educational seminars on neonatal care advancements, applying updated knowledge to clinical practice.
Medical Technologist- Microbiology Lab
Northwestern Mutual Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2004
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in microbiology and virology departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University
Hammond12.2003
Bachelor In Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08.2000
Skills
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Professional communication
- Airway management
- Fluid management
- IV insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Blood transfusion
- Postoperative care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Anesthesia recovery
- Compassionate care
- Patient education
- Pain management
- IV fluid administration
- Health education
- IV infusions
Certification
Basic Life support expires 04/2027
PALS expires 12/2025
ACLS expires 12/2025
Michigan TN License expires 03/23/2027
Timeline
RN, PICU
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2025 - Current
RN, PICU
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
09.2022 - 01.2025
RN - Labor and Delivery, Postpartum,
Ascension Hospital
04.2021 - 09.2022
RN, Pediatric ICU
UMHS
09.2012 - 09.2014
RN, Neonatal ICU
Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2012
RN, PICU and Peds Critical Care Float Pool
UMHS
04.2007 - 02.2011
RN, Neonatal ICU
Children’s Hospital of Minnesota
06.2006 - 04.2007
RN, Neonatal ICU
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 06.2006
Medical Technologist- Microbiology Lab
Northwestern Mutual Hospital
08.2000 - 04.2004
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Purdue University
Bachelor In Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Technology
Purdue University
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