Samantha Judkins
Whitmore Lake,MI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing leadership positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across pediatric and adult, ICU, CCU and progressive care environments. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for pediatric patients. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Michigan Medicine-8D Intermediate/ICU
02.2014 - Current
- Since February of 2014, responsible for 91 employees including Registered nurses, patient care technicians and administrative assistant.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess personnel.
- Responsible for hiring and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Ensure the day-to-day operations of the unit are functioning efficiently.
- Operated as the primary management team member from 12/2015-08/2016, 5/2021-10/2021, and 5/2022-11/2022 due to an open Director position and Director on LOA.
- Assisting in the orientation of current Director starting in August 2016.
- Quality improvement and assists the Unit Based Council in evidenced based work from 3/2016-9/2016 due to an open Clinical Nurse Specialist position.
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine, ACNRP (Pediatrics)
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Staff nurse in over 20 clinics providing phone triage, infusion of chemotherapy and sedation for adult and pediatric procedures.
- Held the role of employee engagement survey ambassador for the group.
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
12.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided critical care bedside nursing to a wide variety of diagnoses.
- Completed CRRT and ECMO training.
- Functioned as the Rapid Response Team for Mott Children’s hospital.
- Member of the workload committee and preceptor for new RN hires.
- PALS certified until February 2015.
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine- 8D Intermediate Care Unit
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Functioned as a staff nurse, preceptor, charge nurse
- Hand hygiene liaison for the “step-down ICU” patient population.
- Cared for ventilators, arterial lines, and a multitude of cardiac drips.
Registered Nurse
Venice Regional Medical Center- CCU
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Delivered ICU level of care to the adult population.
- Charge nurse, rapid response, and preceptor team member for the unit.
- Completed the Stroke certification (ASLS)
- ACLS certified.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Administration And Management
Aspen University
Aspen, CO08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College Of Northwest Ohio
Toledo, OH05.2008
Skills
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Corrective Action Plans
- Expenditure Authorization
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Shared Governance
Accomplishments
- Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Coach/Trainer 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Preceptor for new Clinical Nursing Supervisor for 4B Surgical Unit 2015, 2018, and 2022, 5C Surgical Unit 2018, 5A Interim Supervisor Surgical Unit, 8B Medicine Unit 2019, 8C Medicine Unit 2018, 7W Hem/Onc Unit 2018, 8E Hem/Onc Unit 2019 and 2022, 8A Hem/Onc Unit 2022
- Interim Staff Specialist for the Surgical Division since December 2018- May 2019, in addition to the Nursing Supervisor duties.
- Participated in the new role out for UMHS first fill project for prescription medication refills on anticipated SAR/SNF discharges 2017
- Attended/Completed Foundations for Successful Leadership courses 2014
- Attended Crucial Conversation and Crucial Accountability courses 2014
- Attended Lean in daily workshops 2014
- HTTSM Timekeeping and Scheduling Standard team September 2014-January 2015
- Implemented 8D Time of Reflection from June 2015-February 2016
- Interest Based Problem Solving course completed February 2015
- Introduction and presentation to the Surgical ICU fellows 2016
- Interviewed for the new CNO position June 2017
- Co-author for “Why Don't We Talk About Catheters? Characterizing Contextual Barriers to Discussions between Physicians and Nurses about Appropriate Catheter Use
American Journal of Critical Care” Milisa Manojlovich, PhD, RN, CCRN1; Jessica Ameling, MPH2; Jane Forman, ScD, MHS3; Samantha Judkins, RN, BSN4; Martha Quinn, MPH5; Jennifer Meddings, MD, MSc3,2,6 - NAPPI training 2019
- WELLE training 2021
- Institutional Nursing Quality Excellence Committee 7/2019-7/2020
- Full transition from a 20 bed Intermediate Care Unit to 10 bed Intensive Care Unit/10 bed Intermediate Care.
Certification
Certified Nurse Manager Leader issued 2021
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Michigan Medicine-8D Intermediate/ICU
02.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine, ACNRP (Pediatrics)
11.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
12.2010 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse
Michigan Medicine- 8D Intermediate Care Unit
11.2009 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Venice Regional Medical Center- CCU
07.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Nursing, Administration And Management
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College Of Northwest Ohio
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