Samantha Cisneros BSN, RN
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Skilled professional with solid background working in many healthcare environments supervising staff to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Accomplished Nurse leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
lvn
Oceanview psychiatric hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan treatment goals accordingly.
- Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as EKG's, urinalysis and blood draws.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
Director of Resident Care Services
Belmont Village Senior Living
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure patient goals were met per care plan.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
03.2012 - 05.2019
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Coordinated care provided by other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care plan.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Canterbury Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT06-2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Casa Loma College
01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant -
American Red Cross
01.2009
Skills
- Supervisory and time management skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Staff Supervision
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Mental Health Support
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Geriatric Care
- Coordination and guidance of staff
- Facilitation of interdepartmental communication
- Delegation of tasks and resources
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication strategies
Certification
RN- July 2024 Lic. # 95389282
LVN- 2012-2024 Lic. # 265678
CPR Valid through the AHA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
lvn
Oceanview psychiatric hospital
12.2020 - Current
Director of Resident Care Services
Belmont Village Senior Living
05.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Belmont Village Rancho Palos Verdes
03.2012 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Canterbury Skilled Nursing Facility
11.2009 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Casa Loma College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
American Red Cross
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