Samantha Bodendorfer
Brookfield
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse acute and long-term care experience, and demonstrated leadership in precepting, charge nursing, and unit-based governance. Strong background in supporting adult learners through onboarding, competency development, and real-time clinical coaching. Experienced in assessing learning needs, reinforcing evidence-based practice, and collaborating with interdisciplinary stakeholders. Seeking a full-time Clinical Educator RN role to support staff development, competency, and professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse – 4NE
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee
11.2014 - Current
- Provide expert, patient-centered nursing care in a complex acute care environment
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Serve as a primary preceptor for new graduate nurses and experienced staff
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures effectively.
- Apply adult learning principles to support individualized education and coaching.
- Regularly function as Charge Nurse overseeing unit workflow and staffing
- Assess staff learning needs, and reinforce evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality and safety
- Serve as chair of the PTO/Holiday Committee
- Act as a mentor and clinical resource for staff.
Staff Nurse – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Life Care
Pewaukee
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided nursing care for medically complex patients in a long-term acute care setting
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and continuity of care
- Reinforced patient and family education regarding treatment plans and care goals
- Developed strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and care coordination skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Critical care nursing
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Nursing process
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Staff Nurse – 4NE
Froedtert Hospital
11.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Life Care
01.2013 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh