Samantha Falcon
Tollhouse,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in delivering comprehensive patient care, medication management, and accurate documentation. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to providing empathetic patient support and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship Nurse
Loretta's Little Miracles
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures throughout daily tasks.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, maintaining a supportive and comfortable environment during recovery.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized nursing plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing care by consistently striving for improvement and seeking feedback from colleagues, mentors, and supervisors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment for patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' families regarding medical conditions and treatment options, fostering trust in nursing care provided.
Preceptorship Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures throughout daily tasks.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, maintaining a supportive and comfortable environment during recovery.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing care by consistently striving for improvement and seeking feedback from colleagues, mentors, and supervisors.
- Managed patient documentation efficiently, ensuring timely updates on medical histories, conditions, and treatment plans (EPIC Chart Training)
- Served as an advocate for patients when communicating with healthcare providers or insurance companies, ensuring their needs were met and concerns addressed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by initiating appropriate interventions based on clinical judgment while remaining calm under pressure.
- Contributed to positive nurse-patient relationships by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and active listening skills during interactions.
- Supported continuity of care by collaborating with physicians during rounds and providing thorough updates on patient status changes or concerns.
- Communicated effectively with patients'' families regarding medical conditions and treatment options, fostering trust in nursing care provided.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, tailoring care accordingly for optimal results.
- Developed strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks and responsibilities effectively when caring for multiple patients simultaneously.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment for patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Managed patient documentation efficiently, ensuring timely updates on medical histories, conditions, and treatment plans.
Clinical Intern
Westgate Gardens Care Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Supported nursing staff by performing delegated tasks such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changes in clinical settings or protocols while maintaining high standards of care delivery consistently.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies and preventive measures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care during clinical rotations.
- Applied evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making, resulting in enhanced patient care quality.
Clinical Intern
Evergreen Care Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Supported nursing staff by performing delegated tasks such as vital sign monitoring and specimen collection efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changes in clinical settings or protocols while maintaining high standards of care delivery consistently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care during clinical rotations.
Caregiver
Self-employed
09.2012 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Technology
Clovis, CA12-2024
Associate of Science - Psychology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - Human Biology
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2023
Associate of Science - CSU- GE Breadth
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05-2020
Skills
- Elderly care
- Respiratory care
- Diabetes Care Coordination
- Health Awareness Initiatives
- Cardiac care
- Mental health care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Pediatric care
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Healthcare technology
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- LVN CA#: 749199 Exp 01/2027
- [CA] Driver's License
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED/AHA Certification Exp 01/2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Preceptorship Nurse
Loretta's Little Miracles
11.2024 - 12.2024
Preceptorship Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center Of Fresno
10.2024 - 11.2024
Clinical Intern
Westgate Gardens Care Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
Clinical Intern
Evergreen Care Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Self-employed
09.2012 - 12.2022
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Psychology
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - Human Biology
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - Pre-Allied Health
Fresno City College
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Fresno City College
Associate of Science - CSU- GE Breadth
Fresno City College
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