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Samantha Allison

Registered Nurse
Cibolo,TX

Summary

Driven, responsible and hardworking Registered Nurse bringing over 10 years of demonstrated patient care, medication administration, monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail and clinical expertise. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Favorite Healthcare - Medina Regional Hospital
8 2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.

Educator

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Educated new parents in their last trimester of pregnancy on basic newborn care, newborn behavior, characteristics and hospital routines
  • Educated new parents on the many aspects of pregnancy and childbirth: Physical and psychological changes, hospital admission procedures and routines, cesarean and vaginal birth, pain management options and partner's role in labor and delivery.
  • Educated new parents on breastfeeding: the advantages of breastfeeding, milk production, pumping and milk storage, and proper initiation of breastfeeding.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Assisted physicians and midwives during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Spinning Baby workshops.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

HealthTrust WS - Women’s Hospital Of Texas
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in CPN and medication administration in MEDITECH.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.

Couplet/Mother & Baby Registered Nurse

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2021
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and mothers.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and adult patients.
  • Charge nurse on Couplet Care floor. Oversaw average of 26-52 patients per shift.
  • Oversaw and managed 8 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.

Hospice Nurse

Community Hospice Care
06.2007 - 03.2010
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Nursing

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
05.2001 -

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Preceptor

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Certification

BLS

Timeline

ACLS

07-2023

NRP

04-2023

Educator

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

HealthTrust WS - Women’s Hospital Of Texas
10.2022 - 12.2022

Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)

04-2022

BLS

03-2022

Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)

11-2021

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Couplet/Mother & Baby Registered Nurse

St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2021

Hospice Nurse

Community Hospice Care
06.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2001 -

Associate of Science - Nursing

Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
05.2001 -

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Concorde Career College
05.2001 -

Travel Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Favorite Healthcare - Medina Regional Hospital
8 2023 - Current
Samantha AllisonRegistered Nurse