Samantha Henriques
Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate nursing graduate from Mercy University, bringing 600+ hours of diverse, hands-on clinical experience across multiple healthcare settings. Eager to apply clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal skills in a professional healthcare setting to support safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
05.2019 - Current
- Delivered instructional support to diverse student populations in various subjects.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and implement feedback strategies.
Student Nurse
Mercy University Clinical Rotations
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Medical-Surgical – Montefiore Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital: Provided nursing care for adult patients with acute and chronic conditions. Performed assessments, medication administration, wound care, and EMR documentation.
- Pediatrics – Westchester Medical Center: Delivered pediatric patient care with attention to growth stages and family-centered needs. Supported medication safety and therapeutic communication.
- Maternity – St. Barnabas Hospital: Assisted in labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn assessments, and maternal education.
- Community Health – Goddard Riverside: Engaged in community outreach, health screenings, and patient education focused on vulnerable populations.
- Fundamentals – Hebrew Home at Riverdale: Applied foundational nursing skills including ADLs, infection control, and patient observation in a long-term care setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree Program
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Hunter College
New York, NY01.2019
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, medication administration, wound care, IV initiation, mobility assistance, clinical judgement
- Technical Skills: EMR (Epic, Sunrise), Microsoft Office
- Soft Skills: Empathetic communication, critical thinking, time management, teamwork, cultural competence
- Supervised medication delivery in clinical settings
- Collaborative team work and infection control
- Pain assessment, patient care, and health promotion
Affiliations
- Member, National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA)
- Member, Mercy University Student Nurses Association
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Expires: December, 2025
Timeline
Student Nurse
Mercy University Clinical Rotations
01.2024 - 08.2025
Substitute Teacher
Department Of Education
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
Hunter College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated Second Degree Program
Mercy University