Samantha Brands
Monarch Healthcare
Otsego,MN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Compassionate nursing professional with 18 years of experience in direct and indirect patient care across nursing home and clinical settings. Specialized in MDS nursing and knowledgeable in state regulations and ICD-10 coding. Efficient in task management and prioritization.
Work History
MDS Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Assisted with training sessions for nursing staff on MDS documentation and best practices.
- Facilitated training sessions for nursing staff on MDS documentation and best practices.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Educated CNA/LPN on accurate ways to document the cares that they do that are used in the MDS process, submitted to the state.
- Collaborated with therapy departments to ensure accurate representation of patient needs within the MDS system.
OBGYN Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Administered patient care, assessing vital signs and monitoring health status.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, enhancing patient health management.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures, promoting informed decision-making and self-care.
- Educated patients on disease management and preventive health measures.
- Administered vaccines to patients in a clinical setting
- Set up and assisted Dr. with procedures
- Notified patients of their test results through phone calls for timely communication
- Updated medical charts with patient data and treatment information
Admissions Coordinator Licensed
2 Years 3 Months- Answered application and enrollment inquiries from public via telephone or email.
- Conducted walk-in and scheduled facility tours for prospective residents and families
- Guided patients through admissions process while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Executed document faxing, bookkeeping, and filing to ensure compliance and organization.
- Work with social workers to find placement for patients at the hospital
- Enter Dr. Orders into electronic chart (PCC)
- Identified suitable patients for rehabilitation or long-term care placement based on medical needs.
- attend daily progress meetings with all departments and update on possible admissions
LPN
5 Years 3 Months- Administer medications (oral and injections)
- Collected and documented vital signs, enabling accurate monitoring of patient conditions.
- Applied sterile techniques in patient preparation for procedures, ensuring safety and infection control.
- Administered oral and injectable medications to patients in a clinical setting.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records for accuracy.
- Communicated lab results to patients via phone, fax, or mail, facilitating timely follow-up care.
- Cleaned and sterilized used medical instruments to maintain hygiene standards.
LPN
4 Years 11 Months- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs and implement tailored care plans that promoted health restoration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Executed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to support patient recovery.
Substitute School Nurse
6 Months- Trained staff and students in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures to ensure safety and preparedness.
- Administered oral medications and inhalers to patients, monitoring responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Communicated with child’s parents of illness & arranged pick up if needed
- Obtained vitals and charted in electronic chart
- Cleaned and organized nurse office between patient visits to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Assisted secretary at front desk if not busy by answering phones, taking messages, & faxing papers
LPN
1 Year 10 Months- Communicated patient status, care, and environmental concerns to nursing and clinical care supervisors and case managers to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to assess patient conditions and support clinical decision-making.
- Administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids, accurately recording times and amounts on patient charts to maintain comprehensive health records.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Recorded patient health status in electronic chart system
- Entered hospital orders into residents' paper charts
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessment
MDS management
Long-term care
Electronic Health Records
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Attention to Detail
Patient Care Coordination
Reliability in Care
Team player
Clinical Training
Compassionate and Caring
Regulatory Compliance
Certification
LPN license
CPR Certified
Timeline
MDS Nurse
Monarch Healthcare
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
OBGYN Nurse
Voyage Healthecare
10.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Admissions Coordinator Licensed
Guardian Angels Care Center
07.2021 - 10.2023Read More
LPN
Associated Skincare
12.2015 - 03.2021Read More
Substitute School Nurse
Becker schools
09.2013 - 03.2014Read More
LPN
Country Manor
04.2010 - 03.2015Read More
LPN
New river medical center
08.2008 - 06.2010Read More
St. Cloud Tech & Community College
Certificate from Nursing
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