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Samantha Goodwin

norman,Oklahoma

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience at Integris Baptist Medical Center, specializing in mother-baby care and surgical trauma recovery. Excelled in care coordination and clinical leadership, significantly improving patient outcomes and staff working conditions. Skilled in neonatal resuscitation and fostering a positive work culture, demonstrating a profound commitment to patient safety and compassionate care.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Relief Lead Nurse

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
01.2016 - Current


  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily huddles to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments, updates to the floor and receive feedback about their patient load.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.

RN

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
07.2012 - Current
  • Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments on both mother and newborn during each shift, identifying any potential problems early for prompt intervention.
  • Promoted breastfeeding success by offering lactation support and resources to new mothers.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive postpartum care and education to new mothers.


Prenatal Educator

Integris Baptist Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
  • Educate expectant parents on what to expect during their hospital stay and the first few months with baby.
  • Educate about safe sleep, breastfeeding, signs and symptoms to consult their doctor about and normal newborn care.
  • Engage parents with hands on activities such as swaddling, diaper changing and CPR.
  • For the sibling class I facilitate student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Engage 3-10 years olds as they learn what to expect with a new sibling. Teach with a emotions focused curriculum were we talk about normal feelings related to having a new baby.


RN

Via Christi St. Francis, Surgical Trauma Floor
06.2010 - 06.2012


  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management, trach care, dressing changes and IV management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Nursing Assistant

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Nurse Extern

Integris Southwest, Oncology Floor
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Shadowed nurse and assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Administered medication and drew labs under nurse supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK
05-2010

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical leadership
  • Team management
  • Patient safety
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NRP
  • STABLE

Timeline

Prenatal Educator

Integris Baptist Medical Center
06.2024 - Current

Relief Lead Nurse

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
01.2016 - Current

RN

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
07.2012 - Current

RN

Via Christi St. Francis, Surgical Trauma Floor
06.2010 - 06.2012

Nursing Assistant

Integris Baptist Medical Center, Mother Baby Floor
08.2009 - 05.2010

Nurse Extern

Integris Southwest, Oncology Floor
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NRP
  • STABLE

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Baptist University
Samantha Goodwin