Samantha Freeman
Cambridge,MA
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of professionals at a Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center to provide emergency care for patients.
- Received and transported high acuity patients from life flight helicopter teams.
- Performed procedures throughout the department, not limited to, performing EKGs, monitored vital signs, oxygen therapy, phlebotomy, preparing instruments for treatment, using the glucometer, and charting through Epic when necessary.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived, performed CPR and applied the LUCAS compression device when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Classroom Assistant: Child Inpatient Psychiatry
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented patient behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead educators to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored patients for safety to prevent harmful behaviors and de-escalate possible crisis situations.
- Scored assessments for, but not limited to, motivation preferences, mental state, learning styles, and behaviors toward others.
- Participated in and facilitated group therapy and activities for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Charlestown, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2024
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Applying restraints for patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Wound Care
- Patient Examination
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant: Kirkwood Community College
- Hazmat/Decontamination : UIHC
- Management of Aggressive Behavior : MOAB institute
- CPR/BLS : American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Intervention : Crisis Prevention Institute
- Completion of Strategies to Advance Health Equity , How Health Departments Can Protect the Health of Immigrants: Public Health Training Center
- Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish : Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Clinical experience
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
June 24' - August 24'
Student Nurse: Neurology Med/Surg (Lunder 7)
- Worked independently under direct supervision of clinical preceptor to provide care to a variety of neurology patients such as post-stroke and post-TBI in an inpatient neuro floor. Responsible for performing head-to-toe assessments, focused neurology assessments, assisting with ADLS, and performing patient cares.
Site TBD
Fall 24'
Student Nurse: Med/Surg 2 & 3
Site TBD
Fall 24'
Student Nurse: Pediatrics
Site TBD
Fall 24'
Student Nurse: Maternity
Site TBD
Spring 25'
Student Nurse: Critical Care
Awards
- Academic All-Big Ten Selection, 2022, 2023
- NFHCA Division 1 National Academic squad selection 2020, 2021
Leadership
Co-created and led DEI task force on the Iowa Field hockey team to facilitate education sessions for teammates and coaching staff about issues like racism, homophobia, ableism, and more.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
05.2023 - 05.2024
Classroom Assistant: Child Inpatient Psychiatry
University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
01.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Iowa
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