SAMANTHA BRUNO
Escalon,California
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience coordinating and delivering patient care. I am committed to treating patients with dignity, compassion, and respect all while providing high quality evidence based care. I am dependable, task oriented, and a reliable team member. I believe that I would be an asset to have on staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto, CA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Utilized critical thinking for patient assessment, managed multiple tasks, administered medications, monitored vital signs, educated patients, reported condition changes, protected patient rights, documented assessments, performed therapeutic interventions, assisted physicians, and prepared medical equipment.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Modesto
Modesto
05.2008 - 03.2024
- Kept track of patient information, updated patient records, observed patients during procedures, collaborated with Physicians for optimal patient sedation, adjusted care plans, oversaw direct and indirect patient care, provided information on diagnosis and treatment options, managed pain plans, and collaborated with clinical staff.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
12.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College West Campus
04.2008
Skills
- 15 years experience in Procedural/ Moderate sedation administration
- Circulated in Endoscopy procedures
- Assisted Physicians and medicated patients during pain management procedures
- Electronic charting and clinical documentation
- Monitored patients in PACU
- Planned and coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams
- Lab result interpretation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency procedures
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Relationship building
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Confidentiality
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Procedural/Moderate Sedation- 15 years (Taken moderate sedation course annually)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
09.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Modesto
05.2008 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College West Campus