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Samantha Bales

Puyallup

Summary

Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills in fast-paced emergency department environment, along with solid foundation in patient care and medical terminology. Demonstrated ability to handle stressful situations with composure and efficiency, ensuring positive impact on patient experience and team collaboration. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing these transferable skills in dynamic and challenging settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Department Volunteer

Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided comfort measures like warm blankets or ice packs under supervision from clinical team members.
  • Assisted medical staff with patient care, ensuring timely treatment and accurate documentation.
  • Supported efficient emergency department operations by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for staff use.

Writing Tutor

Pierce College
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Increased student confidence in their writing abilities through consistent encouragement and support.
  • Enabled non-native English speakers to overcome linguistic barriers by offering tailored instruction on grammar principles and vocabulary acquisition.
  • Enhanced student writing skills by providing individualized feedback and guidance on essays and assignments.

Volunteer

Metro Animal Services
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
  • Cared for over 40 animals by feeding and bathing, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes, and supervising playtime.
  • Promoted positive relationships between shelter animals and visitors by supervising interactions in designated areas to foster potential adoptions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
03.2026

Associates of Science -

Pierce College
Puyallup, WA
06.2023

Skills

  • Patient care assistance
  • Patient transport
  • Stress tolerance
  • Medical terminology
  • Scientific writing
  • Chromatography techniques
  • Cell culture techniques
  • Lab safety protocols
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Research and analysis

Community Experience

  • Emergency Department Volunteer, Good Samaritan Hospital, 08/01/24, Present, Communicated with patients and addressed their needs, Maintained communication with nurses and physicians, Organized supplies, and maintained a clean environment
  • Volunteer, Metro Animal Services, 06/01/22, 09/01/22, Supervised adults and children interacting with animals and ensured that the people and the animals were safe and comfortable., Maintained facility cleanliness, cleaned and folded laundry, disinfected animal quarters, and cleaned equipment such as toys and beds., Socialized the animals and carefully watched their body language to ensure they were comfortable with the interaction.

Timeline

Emergency Department Volunteer

Good Samaritan Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Metro Animal Services
06.2022 - 09.2022

Writing Tutor

Pierce College
04.2022 - 06.2023

Associates of Science -

Pierce College

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Washington Tacoma