SAMANTHA J HUERTAS
Staten Island
Summary
Seeking a position where I can offer my compassionate care and varied clinical skills to help maintain and increase quality and efficiency levels of patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2022 - Current
- Perform patient assessments/reassessments on a regular basis in accordance with established policy.
- Perform wound care for pressure injuries, and other types of wounds.
- Management of drains (NG tubes, PEG tubes, chest drains)
- Administer patient medication and treatments as per MD orders. Carefully assesses patient after medication administration for any adverse reactions.
- Blood transfusions.
- Set up care plans for patient’s based on needs, and contribute information to existing care plans.
- Consult and collaborate with doctor’s and other healthcare professionals to establish patient care plans based on individual needs of the patient.
- Performs nursing care in an organized and systemic manner.
- Adapts to rapidly changing work environment.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Administer complex intravenous therapies, including vesicant chemotherapies, biotherapies, blood products, and supportive pre-medications.
Nurse Intern
DR. BILLY GERIS (Internist)
08.2021 - Current
- Worked side by side with the doctor to provide patient education.
- Complete patient assessments, vitals, and updated medical records.
- Completed venipuncture, EKG’s, and finger sticks.
- Started IV therapy on patients with doctor’s supervision and monitored patients during the infusion. Completed proper documentation in accordance with office procedures.
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
Registered Nurse
SEACREST NURSING HOME AND REHAB
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Perform required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, forms, policies, and procedures.
- Develops care plans for resident’s specific needs based on health care problems.
- Implement physician orders, administer medications, start IV’s, perform treatments, procedures, and testing.
- Evaluates resident’s responses to medication and treatment and makes appropriate care plan revisions.
- Documents treatment as required by company policy.
Urgent Care Receptionist
PROHEALTH CIRCLE URGENT CARE, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Greet patients, family members, and guest.
- Assist patients with signing in and assisting them with appropriate paperwork.
- Enters demographic and insurance information into the EMR system, scans documents in the EMR system, and verifies insurance eligibility.
- Collects copayments and patient balances.
- Answers incoming calls in a courteous and prompt manner, directs calls and takes messages.
- Sends patient records and result to primary care physician.
- Assist patients with any questions or concerns.
- Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned by management.
- COVID-19 testing site.
Personal Nursing Assistant
FEGS HOME CARE (Private Client)
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Bowel Program
- Catheter Care
- Hoyer lift and shower with assist
- Skin Care
- Dressing
Environmental Services Supervisor, Environmental Services
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Inspects and monitors discharge cleaning of patient rooms. Coordinates room cleaning with Bed Management and Teletracking process.
- Submits patient room surveys, quality performance inspection sheets, terminal and cyclical cleaning inspection sheets, C-Diff inspection sheets.
- Prompt and decisive disciplinary action in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
- Inspects all Environmental Services equipment for cleanliness and condition in assigned areas and takes corrective action whenever needed, including disciplinary action.
- Responsible for recruitment and interviewing to identify qualified candidates based on skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
- Recommended new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
- Up kept an understanding of and commitment to the importance of patient care and its implementation.
Case Management Assistant, Case Management Department
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supported the case management outcome model through clinical, clerical and support services in order to assist with the planning, assessment and implementation of appropriate patient transitions
- Supported the implementation of discharge planning by interfacing with insurance carriers to obtain authorizations.
- Screened phone calls and inquiries from insurance carriers, home care providers, patients, & their families.
- Demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills – able to disperse difficult customer solutions with tact and ease.
Health Information Management Tech, Medical Records
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Compiled, processed, and maintained medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.
- Performed initial visual quality review of each scanned image to ensure the image is legible, thereby ensuring the integrity of the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and work efficiently in a fast- paced environment while preserving strict confidentiality.
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
10-2026
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY08-2021
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Touro College
Brooklyn, NY06-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Central line and Port management
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certified. Expires 10/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
SEACREST NURSING HOME AND REHAB
07.2022 - 10.2022
Nurse Intern
DR. BILLY GERIS (Internist)
08.2021 - Current
Personal Nursing Assistant
FEGS HOME CARE (Private Client)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Urgent Care Receptionist
PROHEALTH CIRCLE URGENT CARE, Staten Island, NY
11.2019 - 10.2021
Environmental Services Supervisor, Environmental Services
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
01.2016 - 01.2019
Case Management Assistant, Case Management Department
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
01.2014 - 01.2016
Health Information Management Tech, Medical Records
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Staten Island, NY
01.2008 - 01.2014
Associates of Science Degree - Nursing
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
Associates of Liberal Arts - undefined
Touro College
Bachelors of Science Degree - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University