Samantha Major
Sumter,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
National Healthcare Corp
Sumter, SC
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between the health care team regarding patient condition and status changes.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to patients in a long-term acute care setting.
- Implemented infection control protocols according to facility guidelines to prevent spread of infectious diseases.
- Supervised and mentored new staff members in providing compassionate evidence-based nursing care.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse Manager, Psych
Midland's Behavioral Health
Sumter, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Advised leadership on appropriate staffing levels based on current census data.
- Created educational materials for patients about their condition or treatments.
- Participated in clinical rounds to evaluate patient care needs.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams, patients, families, and other stakeholders.
- Provided education and guidance to nursing staff on the interpretation of hospital policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Supported organizational initiatives designed to improve quality of care outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure quality care delivery.
- Scheduled staff assignments in accordance with established guidelines.
- Monitored patient outcomes for improvement opportunities.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
McLeod Health Clarendon
Manning, SC
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety and infection control measures.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05-2022
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC07-2020
High School Diploma -
Sumter Christian
Sumter, SC06-2002
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Taking vitals
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Education
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- IV setup
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Documentation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Multitasking
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Collecting vitals
- Unit Oversight
- Evaluations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
National Healthcare Corp
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
McLeod Health Clarendon
09.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse Manager, Psych
Midland's Behavioral Health
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
High School Diploma -
Sumter Christian
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