Samantha Bonnette

Spring 2026 (7 weeks)

• Selected for immersive Emergency Department internship in a high-acuity setting
• Anticipated participation in rapid assessments, prioritization, and interdisciplinary emergency care
• Expected exposure to emergency workflows, triage principles, and acute patient management

Nursing Student Clinical Rotations

Salisbury University | 2024–Present

Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on adult patients with acute and chronic conditions
• Administered medications following the six rights and monitored patient responses
• Monitored vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient status
• Documented care using electronic health records

Pediatric Nursing

• Provided age-appropriate care in school-based and outpatient settings
• Assessed hydration status, growth, and developmental milestones
• Educated children and families on health promotion and disease prevention

Maternal-Newborn / Postpartum Nursing

• Conducted postpartum assessments using the BUBBLE-HEEL framework
• Monitored newborn vital signs and adaptation to extrauterine life
• Assisted with patient education related to newborn care and breastfeeding

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing

• Provided therapeutic, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions
• Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish rapport and support patient safety
• Assessed mental status, behavior, mood, and risk factors under RN supervision
• Participated in patient education related to coping strategies, medication adherence, and safety