Samantha Farish
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with exceptional skills in critical thinking, leadership and training of staff, and ensuring high standards of competent care for a variety of patients with diverse needs. Exceeds in environments requiring teamwork, multitasking, and strong communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
07.2023 - Current
- Provide peritoneal dialysis training with a 10 to 20 patient load.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to case management, scheduling referrals, administration of medication and lab work with algorithm interpretation.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis at home.
Chronic and Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Perform patient assessments and obtain vital signs, examine laboratory findings, and document patients' general health
- Review physicians orders, collect pre-treatment dialysis data and administer dialysis-related intra-venous/oral medications
- Develop interventions, observe adverse reactions to treatment, monitor the performance of dialysis machines, and advise providers of any significant changes in patients condition.
- Utilize sterile techniques to evaluate dialysis catheter exit sites and apply dressing on patients' vascular access.
- Contribute to emergency hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care as needed.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2018
- Patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
Outpatient Medical Coder
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Reviewed medical record documentation, extract data and analyzed medical information from patient records to assign and sequence appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for accuracy and maximum reimbursement.
Business Office Manager
Surgical Center For Excellence
04.2004 - 08.2008
- Responsible for credentialing physicians, accounts payable, accounts receivable, coding, payroll, supervision of staff, insurance contracting, and managing all day-to-day activities associated with the office.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08.1993
Skills
- Effective hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis therapy
- Acute renal disease
- Strong analytical skills
- Case management
- Patient and family education
- Adaptability
- Nursing standards
- Collaboration
Timeline
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
07.2023 - Current
Chronic and Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius
09.2018 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2018
Outpatient Medical Coder
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
08.2008 - 12.2009
Business Office Manager
Surgical Center For Excellence
04.2004 - 08.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
The University of Alabama
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