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Janet Sams

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Holzer Health System Hospital
Gallipolis, OH
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
Travel Positions
10.2009 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Registered Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
Parkersburg, WV
06.2002 - 01.2008
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
06.2002

Skills

  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Emotional awareness
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Team Coordination
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Holzer Health System Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare
10.2009 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

St Josephs Hospital
06.2002 - 01.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Hocking College
Janet Sams