EPIC
Samantha Da Silva
BSN, RN, CMSRN
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Medical-Surgical-Telemetry Registered Nurse with 6 years of clinical experience. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care through effective education and communication. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual needs. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication and sound clinical judgement.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
Houston, TX
07.2015 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Performed patient assessments in accordance with established policy.
- Created and maintained accurate and detailed documentation.
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations. (Skin Care Committee, Committee of Practice)
- Supported nursing team in exceeding patient care goals and fostering continuous improvement as unit's Charge nurse.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX 06.2011 - 12.2014
Skills
-Critical thinking and problem solving
-Time management and stamina
-Team work and dependability
-Communication
-Professionalism
-Providing for safe patient care and environment
-Patient and family education and advocacy
-Clinical documentation
-Healthcare ethics
-Acute care and trauma expertise
-Medication administration
-Intravenous therapy
Software
Certification
Registered Nurse License #873638
Timeline
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
05-2023
Registered Nurse License #873638
10-2022
BLS
09-2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
06.2011 - 12.2014