Samantha Allen

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, adept in ECG monitoring and patient assessments. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing care plans and reducing readmissions. Skilled in Epic and patient counseling, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

Houston, TX

07.2024 - Current

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare trends and Telemetry nursing standards.
Collaborated with physicians to develop post-treatment home care plans, reducing hospital readmission.
Performed ECG monitoring and interpreted cardiac rhythms for accurate diagnosis.
Initiated critical actions during code blue situations, ensuring rapid response.
Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing expert care and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment plan implementation.

Student Nurse

Houston and Surrounding Area

Houston

01.2022 - 01.2023

Accountable and responsible for nursing care administered under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills to carry out delegated tasks for age-specific populations described in the unit(s) scope of service
Considered the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience

Case Management Coordinator

St Joseph Medical Center

07.2017 - 07.2022

Coordinated systems and processes for care and utilization management at hospital level.
Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams at St Joseph Medical Center.
Managed case documentation ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for effective support.
Analyzed and reported financial and quality data to support utilization and performance improvement initiatives.
Participated in quality improvement efforts through meticulous data collection and analysis.

Education

Bachelors - Science Nursing

University of St. Thomas

Bachelors - Business Administration

University of Houston

Skills

Epic, Cerner, and Medatech use
Patient assessments
Intravenous therapy

Managing deadlines
Patient counseling
Emotional intelligence