SAMANTHA JOHNSTON
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to excel in team collaboration and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination within dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by collaborating with surgeons pre and post-surgery.
- Delivered comprehensive care to medical and surgical patients on a 40-bed unit.
- Managed critical transplant patient drips, chest tubes, and monitored arterial lines.
- Performed IV insertions, medication administration, telemetry monitoring, and transfusions.
- Facilitated bedside procedures, admissions, discharges, and patient education efficiently.
- Mentored new nursing staff on procedures, protocols, and comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance and precise EMR documentation throughout patient interactions.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FIRST CHOICE URGENT CARE
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient experience by preparing examination rooms and managing supplies.
- Executed phlebotomy procedures to minimize patient discomfort during blood draws.
- Streamlined patient intake by ensuring accurate data collection and efficient registration.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
05.2023
Skills
- Critical thinking and team collaboration
- IV setup, infusion, and medication administration, including time critical medications
- Patient centered care, including chronic disease management
- Sterile techniques and dressing changes
- Catheter and drain insertion and removal
- Proficiency in electronic health records
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support by American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
FIRST CHOICE URGENT CARE
06.2022 - 07.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA