Samantha Hart
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse thriving in a fast-paced post-operative setting. Dedicated to providing top quality care to diverse patient populations. Frequently sought after by peers and management for leadership, resource and preceptor roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek , GA
2020.10 - Current
- Phase I Recovery for general, moderate, and spinal anesthesia of adults and pediatrics
- Manages post-op pain, nausea and anxiety via pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures (positioning, aromatherapy, cold/heat therapy, emotional support, etc)
- Manages artificial airways, airway patency, and performs early pulmonary toileting
- Collaborates with anesthesia team to problem-solve and treat complex post-op conditions requiring extensive interventions
- Acts as evening relief Charge nurse (+200 hours), primary preceptor (+400 hours), resource nurse, and Unit Practice Council (UPC) Chair
PACU Registered Nurse, PRN
Northeast Atlanta ENT
Lawrenceville , GA
2022.04 - 2023.01
- Recover and discharge moderation sedation procedures: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), Septoplasty, Turbinoplasty, and Balloon Sinuplasty
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta , GA
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Prepare outpatients and inpatients (acute and critical) for surgical and endoscopic procedures
- Assist with beside procedures: arterial lines, neurosurgical head frames, and peripheral nerve blocks
- Recover patients from local anesthetics and moderate sedation
- Provide post-op education and discharge phase II patients
Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta , GA
2017.05 - 2019.10
- Resource nurse and primary preceptor of new graduate nurses (+400 hours)
- Monitor and recover patients post-angiogram and surgery
- Manage neurosurgical drains and monitoring devices
- Collaborate with LifeLink to manage herniated patients
Neuro-Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
Macon , GA
2014.06 - 2017.04
- Charge and resource nurse
- Preceptor to new graduate nurses and nursing students
- Manage life sustaining devices and IV titrating drips
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2014
Skills
- Airway management
- Titrating IV medications
- EMR/CPOE (Cerner, Epic)
- Procedural assistance (nerve blocks, arterial & central lines)
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, License number RN239050
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
CCRN-Adult Certification
Professional Involvement
- PACU Unit Practice Council Chair [EJCH 2024-present]
- Nursing Excellence Coordinating Council member [EJCH 2023-present]
- Surgical Services Unit Practice Council member [EJCH 2023-present]
- RQI Unit Champion [EJCH 2022-present]
- American Association of Critical-Care Nursing member [2018 - present]
- PACU Unit Practice Council Co-Chair [EJCH 2023]
- Retention & Recruitment Co-Chair [EUH Neuroscience ICU 2018-2019]
Awards
"Preceptor of the Year" at Emory Johns Creek Hospital [May 2024]
"Rookie of the Year" at Emory Johns Creek Hospital [May 2021]
"Spirit Award" at Navicent Health's 2nd Annual Friends of Nursing Gala [May 2016]
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse, PRN
Northeast Atlanta ENT
2022.04 - 2023.01
PACU Registered Nurse
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
2020.10 - Current
Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
2019.10 - 2020.10
Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
2017.05 - 2019.10
Neuro-Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
2014.06 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College And State University
Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, License number RN239050
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
CCRN-Adult Certification
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