Samantha Cortez
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at HCA Healthcare, Methodist Hospital/Methodist Children's Hospital. Specializing in Neonatal ICU care. Excelled in delivering compassionate, patient/family-oriented care and demonstrated exceptional critical thinking for effective problem-solving. Skilled in neonatal resuscitation and maintaining patient safety, consistently achieving positive outcomes in high-acuity environments. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Neonatal ICU
HCA Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided exceptional care to neonatal population, as well as comfort to the patients and patients' family members.
- Appropriately assessed, passed medication, and provided care to neonatal population in the post-surgery period.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UTHealth Science Center At San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas05-2022
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Neonatal/Pediatric care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Developmental care
- Critical thinking
- Fast-learner
- Patient/Family oriented care
- Prioritizing to meet deadlines in timely manner
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Skin integrity maintenance
- Ventilator management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Patient safety
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP certified)
BLS certification (Exp. 11/30/2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Neonatal ICU
HCA Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UTHealth Science Center At San Antonio
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