Samantha Cody
Assistant Nurse Operations Manager
Groveland,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Nurse Operations Manager - Surgery
Orlando Health Southlake Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Southlake Hospital
1 2016 - 04.2024
- Guide patients through surgical procedures including instructions for pre and post-surgery care
- Assess patient status and needs to implement appropriate interventions
- Monitor patient vital signs, maintain airways, and administer appropriate medications as needed for patients comfort and safety
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients recovering from surgery
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
- Oversee department activities as charge nurse
- Manage employee schedules and maintain work balance.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
Registered Nurse- Diagnostic Cardiology Unit
Advent Health Waterman
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Provided care treating patients with differing cardiac issues
- Used moderate sedation to assist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms, also performing medication and treadmill stress tests with the assistance of a physician, and tilt table test.
Patient Care Technician- Medical Surgical Unit
Southlake Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Manually monitoring vital signs
- Familiar with dynamap, bed baths, linen change and blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy
- Safely assisting patients with activities of daily living
- Always ensuring patient safety while providing excellent patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lake Sumter State College
Leesburg, FLAssociates in Science in Nursing - undefined
Lake Sumter State College
Leesburg, FLMaster of Science - Nursing Leadership
Western Governers University
Salt Lake City, UT 05.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in electronic medical record systems EPIC, Cerner, SIS
Care plan implementation
Medication Administration
Unit Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Education
Perioperative Nursing
Nursing staff leadership
Clinical Documentation
Geriatric Care/Pediatric Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Team Leadership
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Certification
RN9411137, 04/2025
Professionalassociations
- Co-Chair, Unit Based Practice Council, 2018, 2019
- Chair, Unit Based Practice Council, 2019, 2020
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Operations Manager - Surgery
Orlando Health Southlake Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Diagnostic Cardiology Unit
Advent Health Waterman
01.2018 - 01.2018
Patient Care Technician- Medical Surgical Unit
Southlake Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Western Governers University
05.2001 -
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Southlake Hospital
1 2016 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Lake Sumter State College
Associates in Science in Nursing - undefined
Lake Sumter State College
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