SAMANTHA BAILEY
Jourdanton,Tx.
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient care and operational leadership. Skillfully collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and coordinates nursing activities across departments. Committed to mentoring new staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Atascosa
Jourdanton, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing activities across multiple departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Led nursing team in daily operations to enhance performance.
- Identified improvement opportunities and training needs for nursing staff to enhance team competency.
- Mentored newly hired nurses, facilitating their integration and adherence to organizational protocols.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives for better clinical outcomes.
- Oversaw medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Managed patient admissions and discharge processes efficiently.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement and evaluate programs, ensuring alignment with patient care standards.
- Performed regular audits of medical records ensuring adherence to established standards of practice.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Frio Regional Hospital
Pearsall, Texas
02.2021 - Current
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions upon arrival by checking vital signs and reviewing EMT reports.
- Administered IV treatments and assisted with conscious sedation.
- Cleaned wounds, managed bleeding, and applied splints to stabilize injuries.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to implement and evaluate patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and needs.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality standards in patient care and safety, fostering a supportive environment.
- Managed medication administration and compliance with protocols.
- Trained new nurses on best practices and hospital standards.
- Facilitated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to streamline patient care processes.
Disaster Relief ER Registered Nurse
Methodist HCA
Asheville, North Carolina
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Assessed patients' medical needs in disaster-affected areas.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to victims of disasters who were suffering from trauma or loss.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families in distress.
- Coordinated patient care services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals.
- Identified and assessed risks related to disasters, including communicable diseases and environmental hazards, to inform response strategies.
- Developed policies and procedures for disaster relief nursing activities to enhance patient care and safety.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
Corpus Christi, Tx.
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Evaluated patient conditions immediately upon arrival by reviewing EMT reports and checking vital signs.
- Interpreted diagnostic tests to assess and identify patient needs accurately.
- Administered IV treatments and supported conscious sedation procedures.
- Performed wound care, controlled bleeding incidents, and applied splints to enhance patient recovery.
- Documented and communicated changes in patients' symptoms to inform treatment decisions during each shift.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate, plan, and deliver comprehensive patient care.
LVN Clinic Nurse
BSZ Medical P.A.
Pleasanton, Tx.
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided high-quality medical support to clinic patients with diverse health care concerns, enhancing patient care through effective medication management. Patient population includes OB, geriatrics, adults, and pediatric patients.
- Measure patient vital signs during intake process, obtain medication history, and observe initial symptoms.
- Maintained detailed and accurate patient documentation to support continuity of care and compliance with health regulations.
- Collected patient specimens in accordance with physician requests.
- Managed medical supplies to ensure availability and proper storage conditions, contributing to efficient clinic operations.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care atmosphere.
LVN Charge Nurse
Daybreak Venture Nursing Home
Poteet, Tx.
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided wound care treatments following medical guidelines.
- Maintained detailed and accurate patient documentation to support care continuity.
- Built patient trust through high-level interpersonal skills.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold standards of patient care and improve team cohesion.
- Coordinated daily shift schedules to optimize staffing levels and ensure adequate patient coverage.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement care plans.
LVN Pediatric Nurse
Little Engine Nursing
San Antonio, Tx.
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Assess and evaluate patients; monitor for patient change in condition.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols.
- Administered medications per doctor's orders.
- Managed gastrostomy buttons, ensuring proper placement and hygiene to enhance patient comfort and care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage, empowering them to take an active role in their healthcare.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes for optimal healing.
- Conducted routine assessments to monitor vital signs and overall health status.
- Supported infection control procedures, promoting patient safety and adherence to health regulations.
Education
BACHELORS' OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, Tx.08-2022
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, Tx.12-2020
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Pleasanton, Tx.
COSTAL BEND COLLEGE
Pleasanton, Tx.05-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication management
- Quality improvement
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Certification
- BLS, PALS, ACLS, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), ENPC, NRP, NIH, CPI, STABLE
References
Professional references available upon request
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nomination, Nov 2024
- Clinical Excellence Award in Transformational Leadership, May 2025
- Daisy Award Honoree, May 2025
Timeline
Disaster Relief ER Registered Nurse
Methodist HCA
10.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital Atascosa
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bay Area Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2021
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Frio Regional Hospital
02.2021 - Current
LVN Clinic Nurse
BSZ Medical P.A.
07.2019 - 02.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Daybreak Venture Nursing Home
02.2018 - 07.2019
LVN Pediatric Nurse
Little Engine Nursing
11.2017 - 02.2018
BACHELORS' OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Galen College of Nursing
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - Pleasanton, Tx.
COSTAL BEND COLLEGE