Registered Nurse
Open To Work
SAMANTHA JAMES DOWDEN
NYU Hospital Tisch 5 Advanced Endoscopy OR
Brooklyn,NY
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Medical Assistant / Endoscopy Technician
3 Years 6 Months- Assisted physicians during advanced GI procedures, including ERCP, POEM, ESD, colon stent placement, and esophageal stent placement.
- Scrubbed during general and advanced endoscopic procedures.
- Assisted in ensuring patient safety before, during, and after procedures.
- Facilitated patient safety protocols before, during, and after procedures, contributing to high standards of care.
- Pre-cleaned scopes for sterile processing according to infection control standards.
- Trained junior staff on operating room procedures and equipment usage effectively.
Medical Assistant
5 Years 1 Month- Performed administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, scanning records, and coordinating patient flow.
- Provided support to different physicians and departments at NYU.
- Assisted with capsule endoscopy procedures and COVID-19 testing.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and urinalysis.
- Recorded vital signs and maintained accurate patient documentation.
- Provided medical scribing and prepared patients to ensure smooth clinical workflows.
Medical Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Assisted physicians with examinations and surgical procedures.
- Collected specimens, including urinalysis, finger puncture samples, and phlebotomy specimens.
- Performed EKGs and communicated laboratory results to patients.
- Managed prior authorizations for injectable medications, including Prolia.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.54
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Skills
Epic systems management
Phlebotomy
Patient assessment
Aseptic Technique
Endoscopic Procedure Assistance
Patient education
Infection Prevention and Control
EKG Acquisition
Sterile Technique
Electronic Medical Records Documentation
Epic
EMR
SRS
Medical Manager
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), Student Member
- SUNY Downstate Hospital H-Prep Program Volunteer
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SPECIALTY CERTIFICATES
- Practice Ready Specialty Focus Program
- Certificate in Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
- Certificate in Introduction to Emergency Nursing
- Certificate in Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
- Certificate in Introduction to Oncology Nursing
- Certificate in Introduction to Post-Acute Care Nursing
CLINICAL EDUCATION
- Adult Health Nursing
- Morris View Healthcare Center, Morristown, NJ
- November 2024 – February 2025
- Administered medications and assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Provided patient education while maintaining safety and infection prevention standards.
- Mental Health Nursing
- Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic, Belle Meade, NJ
- March 2025 – June 2025
- Participated in psychiatric assessments and patient observation.
- Assisted with group therapy activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Pediatric Nursing
- Jersey City Medical Center, Jersey City, NJ
- Monitored emotional and physical patient responses during treatment and care.
- Supported developmentally appropriate patient education and interventions.
- Maternity Nursing
- July 2025 – October 2025
- Assisted in assessing maternal and newborn well-being during postpartum care.
- Observed labor and delivery procedures and nursing interventions.
- Participated in postpartum floor rotations, providing patient-centered care and education to mothers and newborns.
- Community Health Nursing
- The Village at Meadowbrook Assisted Living, Matawan, NJ
- November 2025 – February 2026
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living and therapeutic programs.
- Assisted with feeding for hospice patients.
- Collaborative Nursing / Leadership Practicum
- Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
- Performed medication administration, including PO, IM, and subcutaneous medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Capstone Practicum
- March 2026 – May 2026
- Delivered direct patient care under RN preceptor supervision in an acute care setting.
Timeline
Medical Assistant / Endoscopy Technician
NYU Hospital Tisch 5 Advanced Endoscopy OR
11.2021 - 05.2025Read More
Medical Assistant
NYU Brooklyn Gastroenterology Associates
09.2016 - 10.2021Read More
Medical Assistant
NYU Center for Women’s Health
10.2012 - 09.2016Read More
ASA College
Associate of Applied Science from Medical Assisting
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Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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