Samantha Henry
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Care For The Homeless, excelling in quality improvement and compassionate care. Demonstrated clinical leadership and sound clinical judgment while enhancing care coordination and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and innovative solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Clinic Registered Nurse
Care For The Homeless
Jamaica NY
02.2021 - Current
- Administration of adult & pediatric injections and vaccines. Perform pediatric & adult venipuncture safely utilizing aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Provide patient teaching on medication adherence, administration of insulin and CGM maintenance and management.
- Support nursing staff in daily routine workflow for efficiency and teamwork.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores and care outcomes.
- Lead training sessions on best practices in infection control, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients through empathy, cultural sensitivity, and open communication channels that foster trust.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced the efficiency of the clinic by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining to optimizing work flow.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions regularly through feedback from patients, families, colleagues, and self-reflection .
- Applied crisis intervention techniques when necessary to manage acute situations effectively.
- Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying all orders.
- Provided education to patients on health promotion strategies such as lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, self-care techniques, and disease management principles.
- Participated in community outreach programs, providing health education on various topics relevant to the population served by the clinic, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Zbest /White Glove/ HelpingU Home Care Agencies
Brooklyn, NY
07.2019 - 08.2025
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocol
- Provide direct care of ventilator supported patients. Tracheotomy & G.Tube care. Cough assistance & Chest physiotherapy treatment, maintenance of safety and aspiration precautions.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and streamlined communication among staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved safety standards within the agency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via G.Tube, parenteral, and inhalation safely according to guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University
Albany NYSkills
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate care
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Care coordination
- Healthcare regulations
Timeline
Lead Clinic Registered Nurse
Care For The Homeless
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Zbest /White Glove/ HelpingU Home Care Agencies
07.2019 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Excelsior University