Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Samantha Elmore

Helenwood,TN

Summary

Dependable and skilled Registered Nurse bringing proven clinical abilities, knowledge, and judgment. Delivers quality, cost-effective care with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Expertly handles all facets of treatment delivery for various patients. Versed in EMR charting, infection prevention, and Joint Commission standards.

Professional healthcare provider prepared for high-pressure environments. Proven track record in patient care, emergency response, and critical thinking. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in triage, patient assessment, and administering life-saving treatments. Reliable, resilient, and results-driven.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ER Registered Nurse

Big South Fork Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
  • Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.

Registered Nurse

Professional Case Management
07.2018 - Current
  • Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
  • Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
  • Conducted home visits for DOL patients with various conditions.
  • Maintained accurate and complete records.
  • Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
  • Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
  • Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain People's Health Counsel
07.2009 - 02.2019
  • Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions.
  • Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards.
  • Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies, and new healthcare team members in organizational policies and standards of care.
  • Used EMR software to record and update patient medical charts.

Medical-Surgical LPN

Scott County Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2009
  • Collaborated with patients, families, and healthcare team to coordinate care for effective and current care plans.
  • Administered medication, IV therapy, and treatments.
  • Demonstrated timely pain assessment and reassessment.
  • Delivered direct patient care according to established standards.
  • Provided comfort measures, pain management, and palliative care for end-stage disease processes.
  • Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care.
  • Monitored post-operative patients, obtaining vital signs and dispensing post-surgical medications ordered by physicians.
  • Observed and recorded changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated information to supervising RN.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation
06.2007 - 05.2008
  • Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
  • Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing.
  • Recorded and maintained food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness to report changes in condition.
  • Treated and dressed various wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings.
  • Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies, and new healthcare team members in organizational policies and standards of care.
  • Recognized and corrected potential behavior problems in caring and consistent manner.
  • Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Roane State Community College
Huntsville, TN
05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Tennessee College of Allied Technology
Huntsville, TN
05.2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • medical terminology knowledge
  • electronic medical records
  • Patient care
  • Multitasking
  • Wound care
  • IV insertion
  • Certified ER nurse

Certification

PALS certified

ACLS certified

CPR certified

Timeline

ER Registered Nurse

Big South Fork Medical Center
02.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Professional Case Management
07.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mountain People's Health Counsel
07.2009 - 02.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation
06.2007 - 05.2008

Medical-Surgical LPN

Scott County Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2009

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Tennessee College of Allied Technology

Associate of Science - Nursing

Roane State Community College

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