Samantha Horton
Longview,TX
Summary
Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Health Science Center
08.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals, identifying changes that required immediate intervention for optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures to enhance team performance.
- Implemented electronic health record systems, improving data accuracy and accessibility for medical staff.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Coordinated staff schedules for 24 employees and 36 physicians, optimizing resource allocation and improving workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered dialysis treatments to 4 patients while monitoring their vital signs and response to therapy.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures, diet, and health management strategies.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient condition, adjusting care plans based on clinical findings.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, advocating for appropriate resources and services.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer hospital environment for patients and staff.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX08-2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vaccine administration
- Chronic disease management
- Emotional intelligence
- Medical records management
- Preventive health
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (TX) - 2015 - Exp: 01/2027
- BLS certified - August 2025 - August 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UT Health Science Center
08.2018 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Employee of the Month - June 2025
"With the retirement of our Charge Nurse of many years, Samantha was asked to fill those shoes. Samantha was already a compassionate nurse greatly respected by her peers and our patients. With this added responsibility, Samantha has faced new challenges that are sometimes undaunting. Samantha is always there when physicians run late making sure that patients, staff and providers have all the necessary personnel, resources and skills available to safely treat our patient's needs. She empathetically takes patient calls over concerns. She has collaborated with me on ideas for patient experience improvements and works tirelessly on our making sure that staffing is appropriately scheduled to cover all our clinic needs. Losing a Charge Nurse for over 5 years can be a challenging situation for a clinic, however, Samantha made the transition effortlessly (at least to us) earning the respect of her fellow coworkers." Debra Kudelka-Beavers, Clinic Manager