Samantha Denizard
Plantation,FL
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 19 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality of care. Compassionate and empathetic, advocate for patients and families. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
01.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Shore Medical Center Miami
11.2006 - 04.2016
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Precepted and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2006
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2004
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL08.2002
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
- Time Management
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Advanced Life Support
Certification
Registered Nurse, FL RN9231541
ACLS, American Heart Association
BLS, American Heart Association
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
01.2016 - Current
Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Shore Medical Center Miami
11.2006 - 04.2016
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Mercy Hospital
01.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Miami Dade College
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