Samantha Federico
Parker,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive expertise in home health care and patient support. Adept at enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and attention to detail. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing skills in patient assessment and medication management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homehealth RN
Optimal Home Health Care
Denver, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Perform care per care plans, Implementing infection control
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating training on best practices in home health care delivery.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving accuracy and efficiency of records.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during the care process.
Floor Nurse
Parker Post Acute
Parker, CO
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Administered patient care and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-acute care procedures and recovery processes.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient management.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance safety and reduce complications.
- Assisted in the development of workflow improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
LPN Floor Nurse
Lifecare Center of Stonegate
Parker, CO
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in daily living activities to support patient comfort and independence.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and streamline workflows.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Denver, CO
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented wellness programs tailored to residents' needs.
- Coordinated health screenings and educational workshops for residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance resident care plans.
- Trained staff on wellness best practices and resident interaction techniques.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to workplace wellness policies and practices.
- Organized schedules for comprehensive group fitness programs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in health promotion, integrating innovative approaches into ongoing wellness programming.
- Organized and led vaccine programs
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO05-2025
Skills
- Home safety evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical record
- Chronic disease management
- Fall prevention
- Wound care management
- HIPAA compliance
- Home health services
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- LPN oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Summa Cum Laude
Deans list
National Honor Society
"Whatever It Takes" award- Lifecare of Stonegate
'Employee Of the month" -Parker post acute
Certification
HeartCode BLS certificate
Timeline
Homehealth RN
Optimal Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Floor Nurse
Parker Post Acute
01.2022 - 03.2025
LPN Floor Nurse
Lifecare Center of Stonegate
06.2021 - 01.2023
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
09.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Arapahoe Community College