Samantha Gribble
Manchester,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care, including conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
PruittHealth
Greenville, Georgia
09.2011 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physicians/clinical staff promptly.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery processes.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
WGTC
La Grange, GA 10.2007 - 10.2009
Manchester High School
Manchester, GASkills
- medication administration
- patient assessment
- electronic health records
- infection control
- patient education
- vital signs monitoring
- geriatric care
- critical thinking
- care coordination
- effective communication
- emotional support
- time management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Staff supervision
- Charting and recording
- Patient relationship building
- Patient care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Transcribing orders
- End-of-life care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Regulatory requirements
- Documenting intake
- Samples collection
- Maintaining nutrition
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluations
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Family communication
- Mental health support
- Clinical documentation
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient safety protocols
- Direct patient care
- Psychotropic medications
- Preventive care
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Pain management
- Diabetes management
- Palliative care
- Educating families
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- Licensed practical nurse
- Compassionate care
- Caregiving skills
- IV insertion
- IV medication administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
PruittHealth
09.2011 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
WGTC
10.2007 - 10.2009
Manchester High School