Samantha DeNardo
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Skyridge Medical Center, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate care. Demonstrated success in emergency and acute care, enhancing patient outcomes through advanced life support and effective communication. Proven mentor for new nurses, embodying leadership and clinical expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Skyridge Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on shared goals, and promoting teamwork within the Emergency Department.
- Provided support to patients experiencing emotional distress or mental health crises, utilizing therapeutic communication techniques to create a sense of trust and safety.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic procedures by providing necessary equipment, preparing patients for exams, and ensuring accuracy of test results.
- Coordinated patient transfers to appropriate hospital departments or outside facilities while maintaining continuity of care during transition periods.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, intubation, and defibrillation during critical situations in the Emergency Department.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in patient condition, and promptly notifying physicians when necessary.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures for medication administration.
- Served as a preceptor for new Registered Nurses entering the Emergency Department, providing guidance and support during orientation process.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Oncology Unit
Skyridge Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Served as a relief charge nurse when needed, providing guidance to help nurses, manage the flow of the floor, and assisting in transferring patients off the floor when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Scottsbluff, NE05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2019
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Decision-Making
- Clinical Documentation
- Airway Management
- Advanced Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- TNCC License - 01/31/2027
- ENCP License - 01/31/2027
- BLS License - 04/30/2024- 04/30/26
- ALS License- 12/05/2022 - 12/05/2024
- NIHHS
Timeline
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Skyridge Medical Center
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Oncology Unit
Skyridge Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Northern Colorado
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