Samantha Locke
Rogersville,TN
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with strong leadership skills and a focus on direct patient care. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement individualized care plans, driving improvements in patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NHC Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices and patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on clinical assessments.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee, TN05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Staff supervision
- Long-term care
- Preventive health
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NHC Kingsport
12.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University