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
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
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
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
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