SAMANTHA HORSTMANN
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, performing assessments, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Unit
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care to post-operative cardiac patients.
- Administered medications in a timely manner according to physician orders.
- Performed ECG tests and interpreted results for diagnosis purposes.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise, and stress management techniques.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of nursing assessments and treatments provided.
- Counseled family members on post-operative care instructions and follow-up visits.
- Managed pain relief medication administration for cardiac patients undergoing surgery.
Certified Nursing Assistant- Cardiac Unit
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist client with Daily Activities of Life (ADL’s) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else within my scope
- Prep clients for various cardiac surgeries
- Receive post op clients from various cardiac surgeries
- Obtain and record vitals
- Obtain and record skin assessments
- Hourly rounding.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private at-home care
Naperville, IL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- This client is diagnosed with dementia
- Assist client with Daily Activities of Life (ADL’s) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else within my scope
- Medication assistance
- Meal preparation
- Companion care
- Errand running.
Certified Nursing Assistant- Peds
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Assist clients with Daily Activities of Life (ADL’s) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that is within my scope
- Obtain and record vitals
- Obtain and record skin assessments
- Hourly rounding.
Caregiver
Private at-home care
Crest Hill, IL
05.2020 - 06.2021
- This client is a married couple diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
- Assist clients with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that is within my scope
- Making sure they are comfortable and in the least amount of pain is the ultimate goal
- Meal preparation
- Companion care
- Obtain and record vitals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Parc At Joliet
Joliet, IL
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that is within my scope
- Assisted clients with rehabilitation therapy
- Obtained and recorded vitals.
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
Naperville, IL
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that was within my scope
- Assisted clients with laundry, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and medication reminders
- Companion care.
Caregiver
Private at-home hospice care
Bolingbrook, IL
06.2018 - 02.2019
- This client had Lou Gehrig’s disease
- Assisted with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that was within my scope
- Making sure the client was comfortable and in the least amount of pain was the ultimate goal
- Repositioned client Q2H
- Non-vocal communication skills in order to meet Client’s needs
- Obtained and recorded vitals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Run Memory Care
Joliet, IL
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided dignified care to residents within a memory care facility, including individuals with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease
- Assisted with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that was within my scope
- Obtained and recorded vitals
- Obtained and recorded skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab center
Plainfield, IL
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided proper care for groups of residents within a nursing facility
- Assisted with Daily Activities of Life (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, feeding, ambulating, bathing, and anything else that was within my scope
- Obtained and recorded vitals
- Obtained and recorded skin assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL09-2023
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School
Romeoville, IL06-2017
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Unit
Edward Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant- Cardiac Unit
Edward Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private at-home care
09.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant- Peds
Silver Cross Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2021
Caregiver
Private at-home care
05.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Parc At Joliet
05.2019 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Private at-home hospice care
06.2018 - 02.2019
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
03.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Run Memory Care
08.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakewood Nursing and Rehab center
05.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Romeoville High School
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