Samantha Keepers
Neenah,WI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in operating room coordination, circulator duties, and rapid emergency response. Skilled in critical thinking, patient assessment, and team collaboration. Proven contributor to quality improvement, shared governance, and surgical safety initiatives. Recognized for leadership as GYN and Ortho core lead, charge nurse support, and committee service. Committed to patient safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
Oshkosh, WI
04.2017 - Current
- Coordinated perioperative care with surgical team in the hospital operating room.
- Initiated emergency measures in response to life threatening situations.
- Performed circulator duties during surgery including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and instrument preparation.
- spent 4 years applying my knowledge through nursing and as an OR nurse being a quality nurse in the OR.
- Filled in for lead nurse for 3 years, maintaining continuity of care and supporting surgical team operations.
- Managed GYN core lead responsibilities for 3-4 years and Ortho core lead duties for another 3-4 years, enhancing team coordination and effectiveness.
- I serve on multiple committees such as being chair of shared governance, Excell committee, safety champion, and am also a flu champion for our surgical department.
Medical Assistant
UW Health
Appleton, WI
06.2006 - 09.2016
- Roomed patients and collected vital signs at UW Health clinics.
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Entered patient histories, medications, and visit details into Epic charts.
- Obtained specimen samples and processed lab orders per clinic protocols.
- Assisted providers with procedures and treatment setups, facilitating efficient patient care.
- Prepared exam rooms and stocked clinical supplies for patient visits.
- Maintained clean and stocked examination rooms, ensuring readiness for incoming patients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care with care teams.
- Reviewed patient messages to determine appropriate responses and follow-up actions. and routed patient questions through UW Health workflows.
- Supported patient education and reinforced care instructions after visits.
- Managed diabetic registry, ensuring patients received timely updates on labs, eye exams, and foot exams while coordinating necessary follow-ups.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaimberlain University
Downers Grove, IL05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Emergency procedures
- Circulator duties
- Quality improvement
- Ortho Core Lead
- Charge Nurse in leads absence
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- ENT Stealth super user
- Time Management
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Rising Star Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
04.2017 - Current
Medical Assistant
UW Health
06.2006 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chaimberlain University