Registered Nurse with great crisis management skills, proven knowledge, and expertise in quality health care service seeking employment as an RN.Eager to apply deep comprehension and talents in a new position. Performance during challenging emergency medical situations that require excellent judgment, prioritization and a high level of calmness. Offering comprehensive patient care in any type of environment. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.My progressive career history with indirect patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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.
Hi, I’m
Natasha Samuels
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bellevue Hospital Manhattan, NY
Registered Nurse
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
New York City Fire Department Brooklyn, NY
Paramedic
08.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Responding to 911 calls
- Established care to critically ill patients, providing life-saving medical interventions (Intubation,Starting IV's, Giving medications for several heart dysrhythmias)
- Interpretations of EKG's
- Exceptional understanding of cardiac and vascular anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Provides medical care at an advanced life support level in the prehospital environment
- Making potentially life-saving decisions about the treatment needed
- Following medical protocols and guidelines, that provides appropriate emergency care and when necessary, transports the patient
- Evaluated the patient condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
Park Avenue Extended CareLong Beach, NY
Registered Nurse
07.2019 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Implement physicians' orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures, and special tests
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
- Apply a sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients counsel families
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
New York City Fire Department Brooklyn, NY
Emergency Medical Technician
07.2006 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Responding to 911 calls
- Taking vital signs and assessing patient medical and trauma conditions
- Following medical protocols and guidelines, that provides appropriate emergency care and established necessary, transport for patients
- Provide medical care based on pre-hospital norms
- Preformed CPR, giving patients oxygen, administering glucose for diabetics, and helping others with treatments for asthma attacks or allergic reactions/case of auto-injectors for allergic reactions
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
Education
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NY
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
07.2019
University Overview
Chamberlain University Downers Grove, IL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2020
University Overview
- Continuing education in Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New YorkBrooklyn, NY
Associate of Science from Biology And Environmental Science
2004
University Overview
- Graduated cum laude
- Recipient of Biology Scholarship
New York Methodist Allied Health Care,Brooklyn, NY
Paramedic Certification
2011
University Overview
- Graduated in Top 90% of Class
Skills
- Paramedic Certified ( State & REMAC),ACLS Certified, PALS Certified, Pathogens Certified, First Aid Certified, CPR Certified,HIPAA Trained, Certified Day Counselor,Trauma and Medical Assessment (pre-hospital setting and hospitals), Lab experience with chemicals and calculating different formulas
- Interpersonal,written and communication skills,Experience in Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Outlook,Excel, Payroll Information York City Automated Personnel System, Payroll Management System and CityTime,Excellent influencing and consulting skills
- Timely and sound project management skills with experienceEffectively build and maintain positive relationships with peers and colleaguesThe ability to coordinate/participate in numerous tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment in an organized manner
Availability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bellevue Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Park Avenue Extended Care
07.2019 - 01.2020
Paramedic
New York City Fire Department
08.2011 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
New York City Fire Department
07.2006 - 08.2011
Excelsior College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Associate of Science from Biology And Environmental Science
New York Methodist Allied Health Care,
Paramedic Certification
Affiliations
Affiliations
Medtronic Volunteer- Educated patients on using the insulin pump system.
Charting Systems
Charting Systems
Charting Systems: Epic, Wellsoft, Clinicians View, Meditech and Allscrpits, TSystem
Similar Profiles
Massiel FelixMassiel Felix
Coordinating Manager Level B at Bellevue HospitalCoordinating Manager Level B at Bellevue Hospital
CHARMAINE PITTERCHARMAINE PITTER
Registered Nurse at Bellevue HospitalRegistered Nurse at Bellevue Hospital
Marielis BatistaMarielis Batista
Clerical Associate III at Bellevue HospitalClerical Associate III at Bellevue Hospital
Michelle Forbes-BaptisteMichelle Forbes-Baptiste
Community Liaison Worker Level II at Bellevue HospitalCommunity Liaison Worker Level II at Bellevue Hospital
Monterio St AubynMonterio St Aubyn
Youth Worker at Summer Youth Employment ProgramYouth Worker at Summer Youth Employment Program