Samantha Bossak
Savannah
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Moon River Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
- Evaluated child's response to treatment through phone calls and follow up visits.
- Administered immunizations according to recommended schedules while educating parents about vaccine benefits and potential side effects.
- Implemented telehealth services during the pandemic period which expanded access to vital medical services for remote patients.
- Performed well-child visits, monitoring developmental milestones, growth patterns, nutrition status, and overall health of pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence.
- Collaborated in the development of policies and procedures for pediatric practices that adhered to regulatory guidelines while prioritizing patient-centered care principles.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Coastal Care Partners
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Advocated for patients'' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Streamlined clinic operations with effective communication between providers, support staff, and administration.
- Provided telemedicine consultations for remote or homebound patients requiring urgent medical attention but unable to travel to a clinic location.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring comprehensive assessments and appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated and updated clinical protocols to reflect current evidence-based standards, ensuring best practices in urgent care delivery.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
Clinical Liaison
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Meet with case managers on a daily basis at assigned hospitals
- Check on status of new and existing patients, provide instructions on pumps, ensure the patient and or caregiver know what to expect while on service
- Complete documentation for new patient referrals; Work with the Patient Care team to ensure we have all appropriate paperwork to set up a patient on service
- Respond to patient questions and concerns; assess patient needs, status, and tolerance issues, troubleshoot and make recommendations as indicated or requested
Clinical Director
Pediatria/PSA Healthcare for Kids
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Initiating and maintaining compliance with all home health care federal and state regulations
- Coordination of care services for multi-disciplinary team members and physicians
- Initiation of plan of care and recertification process
- Lead orientation and competency assessment of clinical staff
Clinical Coordinator
Pediatria Healthcare for Kids
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Review physicians' orders and compare to the plans of care and documentation
- Ensure adherence to state, federal and Pediatria procedures
- Internal case management, evaluation and development of field nursing staff
RN, Pediatric ICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patients
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Follows continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and reports any observed changes
- Administers infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, electrolytes
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators
RN, Medical Surgical Unit
University Hospital Augusta
06.2010 - 06.2011
Education
MASTER’s of science - nursing
south university
09.2021
BACHELOR’s OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Georgia southern university
05.2010
Skills
- Urgent care procedures
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- High level of autonomy
- Pediatric care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient outreach
- Electronic health records systems
Certification
- BCLS Certification
- AANP National Certification
- APRN License, Georgia, RN209672
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Moon River Pediatrics
07.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Coastal Care Partners
01.2022 - 02.2024
Clinical Liaison
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2018 - 03.2020
Clinical Director
Pediatria/PSA Healthcare for Kids
08.2015 - 08.2018
Clinical Coordinator
Pediatria Healthcare for Kids
08.2013 - 08.2015
RN, Pediatric ICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
06.2011 - 08.2013
RN, Medical Surgical Unit
University Hospital Augusta
06.2010 - 06.2011
BACHELOR’s OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Georgia southern university
MASTER’s of science - nursing
south university
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