Samantha Craker
Erie,PA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, Tele/OBS
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
RN, Travel Tele
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN, Travel ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
UH Saint Johns Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN, Travel ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Wooster Community Hospital
Wooster, OH
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN, ICU Travel
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
RN, ICU Travel
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Chester, PA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
RN, ICU Travel
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, PA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN, ICU Travel
UPMC East
Monroeville, PA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed disease process and patient care of Covid 19 patients.
RN, ICU Travel
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, GA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville
Titusville, PA04.2017
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Cardiac output monitoring
- Arterial line monitoring
- Procedure Assistance
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Pain Management
- Titratable medications
- CRRT
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
Certification
ACLS/BLS
NIHSS
CRRT
Licensed in Pa, Ga, Oh
Timeline
Staff RN, Tele/OBS
Saint Vincent Hospital
10.2024 - Current
RN, Travel Tele
Saint Vincent Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
RN, Travel ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
UH Saint Johns Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
RN, Travel ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
Wooster Community Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
RN, ICU Travel
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
RN, ICU Travel
Crozer Chester Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
RN, ICU Travel
Chambersburg Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN, ICU Travel
UPMC East
08.2021 - 01.2022
RN, ICU Travel
Piedmont Columbus Regional
03.2021 - 07.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Saint Vincent Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh - Titusville