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Samantha DeSimio

Samantha DeSimio

Fairlawn,OH

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU Registered Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU setting.
  • Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Mercy Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Advocated for patients' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decision making.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery trajectories and timely discharge from the step-down unit.
  • Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, fostering professional growth and development while enhancing competency levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walsh University
Canton, OH
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Wadsworth High School
Wadsworth, OH
05.2010

Skills

  • Family-centered care
  • Developmental care
  • Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Phototherapy
  • Specimen Collection
  • Venous and capillary blood draws
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Electronic Charting
  • Insertion/maintenance of intravenous therapy
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Ohio Board of Nursing - Current
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Assessment Module - Current
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Current
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Certification - Current
  • RQI/BLS Certification - Current

Timeline

NICU Registered Nurse

Akron Children's Hospital
10.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit

Mercy Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walsh University

High School Diploma -

Wadsworth High School

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