Samantha Clements
Jacksonville,TX
Summary
Hardworking with a dependable and reliable nature. Motivated to get along well with others and exceed expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Family First Clinic
Jacksonville , TX
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols for improved service delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize nurse availability and clinic operations.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine immediate healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure timely care delivery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Participated in training sessions for new nursing staff on triage best practices.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Utilized EHR systems effectively for documentation purposes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
LVN
Christus Health
Jacksonville, TX
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Electronic Health Record- Epic
Field LVN
UT HOME HEALTH OF EAST TEXAS
Tyler, TX
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions.
- Consulted with patients regarding medical options and disease prevention strategies to encourage optimal health.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
LVN
Christus Health
Jacksonville, Texas
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Electronic Health Record- Epic
Primary Care Nurse
Family First Clinic
Jacksonville, TX
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Reach out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Used facility EMR (Allscripts) system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
LVN Charge Nurse
Legacy At Jacksonville
Jacksonville , Texas
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Referral Coordinator
Family First Clinic
Jacksonville , TX
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Scheduled patients according to availability, urgency and insurance authorization guidelines
- Managed up to 15 patient referrals daily through multi-line telephone system
- Developed productive working relationships with nurses and providers, along with the patients
Operator
Cardinal Health
Jacksonville, TX
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Evaluated materials for quality and sorted parts and final products
Education
License Vocational, Nurse - Health Education
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX08-2019
Associate of Science -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Tx2014
Skills
- Documentation ability
- Equipment operation
- CPR/BLS certification
- Clear communication
- Friendly and hardworking
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Family First Clinic
08.2024 - Current
LVN
Christus Health
12.2022 - 04.2024
Field LVN
UT HOME HEALTH OF EAST TEXAS
10.2021 - 11.2022
LVN
Christus Health
03.2021 - 09.2022
Primary Care Nurse
Family First Clinic
11.2019 - 03.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Legacy At Jacksonville
09.2019 - 12.2019
Referral Coordinator
Family First Clinic
09.2015 - 11.2018
Operator
Cardinal Health
08.2007 - 08.2010
License Vocational, Nurse - Health Education
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Science -
Tyler Junior College