Samantha Chaffin
Proctorville,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse seeking a position as the Wound Care Coordinator at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Huntington. Accomplished in developing strong LPNs and RNs focused on providing quality care to diverse patient populations. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Clinical Educator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Drive education programs such as skin care champion, pressure injury stagers, STOP 2, and other areas identified as an area of need.
- Mentored newly hired nurses on best practices for assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds.
- Provided one-on-one and group clinical education for healthcare professionals on proper patient care techniques.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated training programs to ensure staff are meeting the standards of quality and safety in patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a comprehensive curriculum for new employees.
Nurse Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV
08.2021 - Current
- Provided guidance, support and professional development to staff members.
- Created individualized patient plans based on assessment findings.
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Ensured accurate and timely order entry for each admission, encompassing diets, pressure ulcer prevention, wound care, etc.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV
01.2013 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Preceptor for new nurses.
- Pressure Ulcer Stager-implement individualized plan of care for pressure ulcer prevention. Complete wound photography and staging of pressure injuries following company policy.
- Wound Care-Utilized DIMES protocol to implement treatment wounds.
- Provided education on proper wound care instructions to patients or family member.
- Collaborate with health care team about patients outcomes and plan of care.
Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, WV
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Medical Surgical Unit-Administer medications, blood transfusions, complete head to toe assessments, wound care, coordinate patient care with testing and procedures, monitor post-op patients
- Demonstrate the nursing process to coordinate care of patients and consult with the health care team.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
LPN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Huntington, WV
01.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided necessary wound care treatments, irrigation, packing and dressing changes. Wound photography according to company policy.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH05.2018
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH02.2014
High School diploma -
Fairland High School
Proctorville, OH05.2012
Skills
- Med-Surg
- Rehabilitation
- Leadership
- BLS/ACLS Certified
- Strong independent work ethic
- Complex wound care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care planning
- EMR Systems
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
Activities
Platforms MS Windows 00/10, MS Works, Windows Vista, (Expertise in Word, Excel, and Power Point) Hardware: Mac and PC literate.
Timeline
Hospital Clinical Educator
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2013 - Current
LPN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2013 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center
High School diploma -
Fairland High School
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