Samantha Fikes
NEWNAN,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment looking to transition into Nurse Practitioner role. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Managed 30 bed ICU unit
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department DNV accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Anderson Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Float Registered Nurse
HSHS Holy Family Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL12.2013
Certification
- Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner- Adult Geriatric, AACN - 11/01/2022 through 01/31/2028
- Georgia Registered Nurse License RN270526
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
02.2018 - 04.2021
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Anderson Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Float Registered Nurse
HSHS Holy Family Hospital
05.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaskaskia College
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