Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
References
Awards
References
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Samantha Lee

Hilton Head Island,SC

Summary

Highly motivated nursing professional with over 10 years of acute, clinical care, rehabilitative, post-acute and long-term care combined. Patient-focused with excellent communication and written skills. College educated with the ability to learn new concepts quickly, backed by a solid reputation as a dedicated team player. Calm, compassionate, and focused with the ability to handle any type of situation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1

License

3
3

Certificates

Work History

Intensive Care Unit- Patient Care Technician

Tenet Healthcare Corporation
11.2020 - Current
  • Obtain patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtain V/S, I/Os and document along with EKGs
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified nursing staff to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking, self-feeding, & hygiene
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Aerospace Medical Service Specialist (4NO51)

United States Air Force Reserve
12.2018 - Current
  • Trained Military Emergency Medical Technican (EMT), combat medic/med tech
  • Provide pre-hospital and In-hospital emergency care- assisting nurses with triage, medical care, cardiac monitoring patients, collecting medical history, taking vitals, placing IV’s, drawing labs, EKGs, and transport.
  • Preforms pre-flight patient care and PHAs along with documentation for all flyers
  • Tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) certified

Emergency Department- Certified Nurse Assistant

Veteran Health Administration
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Execute directions from RNs and MDs efficiently in a fast-paced Emergency Department
  • Assist with patient triage; obtain vitals, glucose testing, EKGs
  • Provide direct care/bedside care for patients: daily hygiene, turning/positioning, transferring patient
  • Perform 12 led EKGs, bladder scans, gather/transport lab specimens, Performs suctioning, ear irrigation, splinting, assists with Foley catheters and bladder irrigations
  • Document/record vital health information for Nurses
  • Keep unit stocked with supplies & maintaining a sterile and safe work environment.

Neurosurgery- Certified Nursing Assistant

VA/DOD USAF 60th MDG/Surgical Ops
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Provided medical administration to supported daily operations and clinical flow at a high-volume surgical outpatient clinic for the Air Force 60th MDG Surgical Operations and Department of Veteran Affairs through DOD/VA sharing agreement; over 300 referrals a month
  • Provided patient care by screening patients prior to MD consultation: assessing patient health records, taking/recording vitals, and reconciling medications
  • Utilized organizational skills and multi-tasking skills assisting patients with surgery arrangements (i.e Travel, hotel, and transportation arrangements)
  • Managed 3 Neurosurgeons and 2 Physician Assistants: Created clinic schedules for providers, schedule referrals, schedule pre-and post-operative appointments; Assembled patient medical records, pulled EMR from VHA
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary staff arranging, surgeries with the OR scheduler and other ancillary services to include lab orders and radiology imaging to ensure ease on day of surgery; Pulled labs, images, and critical data imported into patient medical records
  • Prep exam rooms with appropriate supplies; ensuring carts are stocked and rooms are sterile and prepped for pre/post-operative patients
  • Ordered medical supplies as needed.

Medical-Surgical-Certified Nurse Assistant

Veteran Health Administration
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Delivered high-quality care on Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Assist patients with ADLs to include bathing, toileting, rotating, dressing, lift & transfer
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted nursing staff by accurately recording intake and output of dietary needs
  • Actively monitoring patient blood glucose levels, heart monitors, leg circuits, and o2 tanks & gather/deliver lab specimens, document in EMR.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing routine vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Documenting vital signs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.


Esthetician

Arden Hills Resort & Spa
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • Provided high quality spa services such as facials, skin care services, message and waxing.
  • Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Provided excellent customer service, scheduling appointments, answering phones, to include retail sales

Certified Nurse Aid/Home Health Aide

KIPDA
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Assist quadriplegic patient with meals, bathing, dressing and grooming, catheter & bowel care, rotating, lifting, transporting, & light house work needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Preserving patient's dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as transferring patient to/from wheelchair and assist in daily living needs (ADL’s).
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Masonic Homes Of Kentucky
10.2012 - 03.2013
  • Delivered patient- centered care at Sam Swoop Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
  • Respected patient dignity while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags, and bathing
  • Experience w/stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, dialysis, & hospice care
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer treatments and tasks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Beaufort, SC
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Global Campus
10.2018

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Problem Solving
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Cultural Competence
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse- Missouri Compact License # 2023023390
  • Nationally Certified EMT (NREMT) #E3495257
  • SC Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): #9988554
  • Basic Life Savings (BLS) American Heart Association

Timeline

Intensive Care Unit- Patient Care Technician

Tenet Healthcare Corporation
11.2020 - Current

Aerospace Medical Service Specialist (4NO51)

United States Air Force Reserve
12.2018 - Current

Emergency Department- Certified Nurse Assistant

Veteran Health Administration
10.2018 - 09.2020

Neurosurgery- Certified Nursing Assistant

VA/DOD USAF 60th MDG/Surgical Ops
10.2015 - 09.2018

Medical-Surgical-Certified Nurse Assistant

Veteran Health Administration
08.2015 - 10.2015

Esthetician

Arden Hills Resort & Spa
05.2013 - 07.2015

Certified Nurse Assistant

Masonic Homes Of Kentucky
10.2012 - 03.2013

Certified Nurse Aid/Home Health Aide

KIPDA
04.2012 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration And Management

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Awards

2018 VA Secretary Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement in Nursing (VISN21)

References

  • Jill Williams, RN 843-837-3312
  • Bill Berringer, RN 808-352-7483
  • N. Swamy, M.D. 707-437-1829/ 707-423-5252

Awards

2018 VA Secretary Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement in Nursing (VISN21)

References

  • Jill Williams, RN 843-837-3312
  • Bill Berringer, RN 808-352-7483
  • N. Swamy, M.D. 707-437-1829/ 707-423-5252

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