SAMANTHA JAEGER
Mt. Angel
Summary
Dedicated caregiver specializing in complex case management and patient outcome improvement through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in delivering accurate assessments and compassionate care in high-pressure settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- IMCU
Salem Health Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored and managed patients with complex medical conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical cases.
- Administered medications and performed assessments in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered specialized care to patients in intermediate care unit.
Administrative Assistant
Northwest Counseling and Wellness
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated client scheduling and navigation through mental health care systems to enhance access to services.
- Performed benefit checks to confirm coverage for services, ensuring clients receive necessary care.
- Liaised with physician offices to streamline patient care coordination and billing management.
Chiropractic Assistant
Hartwell Chiropractic
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted chiropractors in delivering therapeutic therapies and applying athletic tape to enhance patient recovery.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Coordinated patient check-in and check-out processes to streamline clinic operations.
Volunteer
Western Lane Ambulance
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted emergency medical technicians during patient transport and care.
- Supported medics in patient care, enhancing patients' comfort during treatment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Supported community events to promote health and safety awareness.
Labor and Delivery Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital
Corvallis
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted mothers and babies to their cars, facilitating smooth transitions post-discharge.
- Interacted with patients to create a welcoming environment.
- Worked alongside staff members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Restocked supplies in patient and operating rooms, improving readiness for procedures.
- Verified expiration dates on supplies to uphold safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate filing of paperwork to support administrative processes.
Volunteer in Medical Missions to Guatemala
Cascade Medical Team
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided medical services alongside cascade medical team in Guatemala annually for one week, enhancing access to healthcare for underserved communities.
- Supported gynecology procedures and consistently monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and patient safety.
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to deliver quality care during missions, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2019
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Infant CPR certification
- Cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Direct nursing care
- Clinical judgment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management skills
- Effective communication
- Preceptorship experience
Certification
- NCLEX - RN, 05/22
- ACLS, 04/22
- BLS, 08/22
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care - 3 Hours, 09/21
- Motivational Interviewing - 3 Hours, 09/21
- Navigating A Foodborne Outbreak, 10/21
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer in Western Lane Ambulance, 2016 - 2018, Assisted medics with patient care, reassured patients in time of need, observed how medical teams work as a unit, learned how to give excellent and compassionate medical care, and gained valuable experience.
- Labor and Delivery Volunteer, Good Samaritan Hospital - Corvallis, 2016 - 2017, Helped restock patient rooms and operating room., Visited with patients, worked with staff, filed paperwork, checked for outdates, and took mothers and babies to their cars.
- Volunteer in Medical Missions to Guatemala, 2012, 2014, Spent one week each year providing medical services with the Cascade Medical Team in Guatemala., Assisted with procedures, gynecology services and taking patient vital signs.
Timeline
RN- IMCU
Salem Health Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Northwest Counseling and Wellness
03.2021 - 06.2022
Chiropractic Assistant
Hartwell Chiropractic
07.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Western Lane Ambulance
01.2016 - 01.2018
Labor and Delivery Volunteer
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Volunteer in Medical Missions to Guatemala
Cascade Medical Team
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Oregon State University