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
Patient/family focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments
Works well with special needs patients
Medication Administration
Patient check-ins
Family advocacy
IV setup
Customer Service
Sanitation
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