Samantha Belcher
Orange Park
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Community Liasion
Haven Hospice
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel Registered Nurse
PrimeTime Healthcare
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Nurse Manager, Rehab
Terrace Of Jacksonville
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented medical, behavioral and clinical team care plans and documented activities in medical systems.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
- Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health Jacksonville
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Baptist Medical Center South
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12.2010
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2009
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Product Administration
- Interpreting EKGs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the Daisy Award twice while working as a travel nurse
Certification
- CMSRN
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Community Liasion
Haven Hospice
05.2023 - 08.2025
Travel Registered Nurse
PrimeTime Healthcare
03.2020 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager, Rehab
Terrace Of Jacksonville
03.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UF Health Jacksonville
04.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Baptist Medical Center South
12.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
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