Samantha Clark
Navarre
Summary
Dedicated and passionate registered nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and case managers, to develop individualized care plans that promote optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patient recovery and manage complex pain control regimens and mobility challenges.
- Administer medications, start IV's, and manage central lines and drains according to orthopedic standards of care.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and evidence-based practices in all aspects of patient care.
- Perform frequent assessments and promptly respond to changes in patient condition using clinical judgment and standardized protocols.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, mobility aids, rehabilitation processes and discharge instructions.
- Perform specialized nursing procedures including pin care for external fixations, wound care, blood administration,
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group - Cardiology
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Triaged patients in clinic, performed assessments, took vitals, and implemented patient care plans in accordance with healthcare team
- Performed in-office cardiac lab tests and educated patients on anticoagulant therapeutic levels and management.
- Performed IV insertion for in-office diagnostic bubble study tests.
- Answered all patient concerns via phone, coordinating with providers to provide holistic care.
- Informed patients of lab results and provider recommendations, educating patients on cardiac medication changes and additional testing, as needed.
- Coordinated transitional care management for patients following hospital visits.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Triaged patients in clinic, took vitals and relayed patient concerns to providers
- Authorized medication refills and provided prescription information to pharmacies.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Explained and clarified treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' follow-up instructions to patients.
- Operated electrocardiogram (EKG) or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Changed dressings on wounds and removed sutures, as needed.
- Administered routine vaccinations and other medications by intramuscular injection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12.2015
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse #9574058
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Life Support Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group - Cardiology
09.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group
04.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
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