Samantha Blackburn
Grove City,OH
Summary
18 years of Healthcare experience in a pediatric setting. Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and clinical leadership. Proven track record in care coordination and quality improvement, effectively training new staff and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient education, fostering a supportive environment for families and healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Hematology/Oncology Clinic/Infusion Center
09.2021 - Current
- Managing flow and treatment of patients that are seen in infusion/clinic daily.
- Direct patient care and administration of medications and infusions during patients stay in infusion center.
- Trains new staff on proper patient policies and procedures.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Over seeing daily care of 16 bed patient unit, a resource for staff, managing staff and staffing assignments.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
12-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, OH12-2021
High School Diploma -
Worthington Christian High School
Westerville, OH06-2004
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical/Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate and patient
- Mentoring and coaching
Licensure
Registered Nurse-RN.434456
Certification
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider-Association of Hematology/Oncology Nurse
Timeline
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Hematology/Oncology Clinic/Infusion Center
09.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
01.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Worthington Christian High School
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