Marina Samuels

• Patient Assessment & Critical Care : Continuously monitor and assess critically ill patients, responding to changes in condition with timely interventions. Execute life-saving measures such as ventilator support, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), and central line management.
• Emergency Response : Act as a key responder during rapid response and code blue events, demonstrating clinical expertise.
• Medication Administration : Safely administer high-risk medications, including vasoactive drips and sedatives.
• Technical Proficiency : Operate and maintain critical care devices, including ventilators, CRRT machines, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.
• Mentorship & Leadership : Precept new nurses and nursing students, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Compassionate Care : Support patients and families through end-of-life care, delivering emotional support and maintaining a calm presence in high-stress environments.

Clinical Nurse

November 2024 – Present

• Rapid Adaptation to Military Nursing Protocols : Master military-specific healthcare protocols, standards, and operational readiness requirements as a newly appointed Clinical Nurse.
• Foundational Leadership & Officer Development : Develop leadership capabilities through officer training, enhancing skills in decision-making, discipline, and mission-focused care.
• Medical Readiness & Deployment Preparedness : Participate in ongoing readiness training to ensure rapid mobilization and support for domestic and global missions.
• Emergency Response Training : Prepare for emergency scenarios, including mass casualty incidents, disaster relief, and aeromedical evacuations.
• Continuous Professional Development : Pursue ongoing training and professional development to strengthen technical and leadership skills for military nursing.

Health Services Management

November 2015 – November 2024

• Patient Records Management : Performed and directed patient management functions, including preparing, filing, safeguarding, and transferring health records while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Information Coordination : Coordinated the release of information, interpreted directives, and ensured timely dissemination of communications and publications.
• Medical Board & Evaluation Processing : Identified, coordinated, and processed medical cases requiring Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) proceedings.
• Data Analysis & Auditing : Screened medical records to gather data for audits, identified deviations in manpower standards, and ensured compliance with medical guidelines.
• Records Maintenance : Organized and maintained locator and suspense files for patient tracking and facilitated record retirements.

• Provided direct patient care by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs , including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration, and reported any changes to the nursing team.
• Assisted with patient mobility by helping with transfers, positioning, and ambulation to prevent falls and ensure comfort.
• Maintained accurate patient records and reports using electronic medical record (EMR) systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.