Samantha Allen
Lexington,SC
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Intermediate Stepdown Tele
Aya Healthcare
Augusta, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Care for 5 patient caseload at one time.
- Precept new hire RN's.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Stroke
Fastaff Travel Agency-Southeast GA Healthcare
Brunswick, GA
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Medical Surgical Tele/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital
Columbia, SC
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Liquid Agents Healthcare-Agency, Self Regional
Greenwood, SC
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Utilized Epic Software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aureus Medical Group-Florence Medical
Florence, SC
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
Aureus Medical Group-Atrium Health
Lincolnton, NC
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Cared for patients in 50-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
Charleston, SC
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2016
MBA - Health Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03.2010
Skills
- ACLS, BLS, & NIH Certifications
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Control Measures
- Daisy Award Honoree
- Staff education and training
References
Aprill Mack, Assistant Nurse Manager CV3/4, aprillmack@gmail.com, 803-293-6870
Lynette Mosley, Assistant Nurse Manager 4SW Intermediate Care, lmosley@uh.org, 706-339-0618
Timeline
Registered Nurse Intermediate Stepdown Tele
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Liquid Agents Healthcare-Agency, Self Regional
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Stroke
Fastaff Travel Agency-Southeast GA Healthcare
08.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aureus Medical Group-Florence Medical
02.2019 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
Aureus Medical Group-Atrium Health
02.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Surgical Tele/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2021
Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse
Roper Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
11.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
MBA - Health Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Ashford University