Samantha Drake
Lake Norden,SD
Summary
Caring, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 7 years of medical/surgical/tele experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients. Collaborative and motivational staff member who provides top-notch service to patients and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to cancer patients in an inpatient setting.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations related to their cancer diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse at Queens Medical Center
ProLink Healthcare
Honolulu, HI
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions at Sanford USD Medical Center
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Cared for patients with wound vacs, NGs, JPs, Ostomys, Urostomys, Tube feeds, Central lines, catheters.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare at Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented patient management plans and helped provision continuity of care with long-term inpatients.
- Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare at Straub Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Monitored and managed various cardiac meds and care interventions.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Health at Banner Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Followed PPE specifications following strict safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with respiratory therapists to provide patients who needed increased respiratory help with use of CPAP and BIPAP.
- Cared for Covid-19 patients and their increasing medical demands while being proactive and continually assessing when a higher level of care is needed.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions at Prairie Lakes Regional Health
Watertown, SD
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare at Cherokee Medical Center
Gaffney, SC
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided quality care at critical access facility working with a small team and providing high quality communication.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, Enterprise Float Pool
Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Fargo, Bismarck, SD & ND
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Provided knowledgeable, patient focused care on a variety of Med/Surg units across four hospital locations spanned across two states.
- Readily adapted to new environments, asked questions when needed, and able to use resources to problem solve.
- Worked in specific med/surg floors including: GI, Ortho, Urology, Surgical, Bariatrics.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Aya Healthcare at Yavapai Regional Health
Prescott, AZ
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with a focus on safety and proper functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05.2017
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- Family and patient support
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Strong verbal communication
- Teamwork mentality
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queens Medical Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse at Queens Medical Center
ProLink Healthcare
07.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions at Sanford USD Medical Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare at Queens Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare at Straub Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
ProLink Health at Banner Wyoming Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions at Prairie Lakes Regional Health
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare at Cherokee Medical Center
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Aya Healthcare at Yavapai Regional Health
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Enterprise Float Pool
Sanford Health
07.2017 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Sioux Falls
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