Samantha Estrada
Alton,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, excelling in post-anesthesia care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and implement infection control practices, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Skilled in emotional support and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure safety and stability.
- Assisted with patient recovery by providing education on post-operative care and pain management.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Evaluated patient responses to interventions, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing overall patient safety in the PACU environment.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christian Hospital NE
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management strategies.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Lab Technician
Christian Hospital NE
03.2010 - 12.2015
- Performed phlebotomist services within inpatient and outpatient settings with accuracy to ensure accuracy of testing.
- Conducted laboratory tests to support diagnostic procedures and patient care.
- Assisted in the preparation of samples for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and safety practices to maintain a compliant work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL06.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12.2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Post-anesthesia care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Airway management
- Emotional support provision
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Staff training and mentoring
- Compliance with safety protocols
- Pain management techniques
- Critical thinking skills
- Patient advocacy
- Basic life support
- Cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christian Hospital NE
12.2015 - 09.2017
Lab Technician
Christian Hospital NE
03.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College