Kathleen Sam
Kenmore,New York
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo, NY
09.1979 - 01.2019
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Buffalo, NY05-1997
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-1991
Nursing Diploma
Crouse-Irving School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY06-1979
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Wound Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Case Management
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient care planning
- Procedure preparations
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing Plan Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Staff Supervision
- Laparasopic procedures familiarity
- Patient education and counseling
- Evaluations
- Team Coordination
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Counseling
- First Assistant in Cardiac, Thoracic, General and Orthopedic Surgery
Accomplishments
- 1995 Junior Board Scholarship for registered nurse returning to school
- 1996 Nurse of Distinction, National Nurses Week
- 1993 Published Article AORN Journal
Certification
- Certified Nurse in the Operating Room 1990
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant 1993
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaleida Health, Buffalo General Hospital
09.1979 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daemen College
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
Delaware County Community College
Nursing Diploma
Crouse-Irving School of Nursing
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