Samantha Matos
Thomaston,CT
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 15 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Skilled Patient Care Technician
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient information to enter into CONVRS to create a birth certificate for new born babies
- Entered information into Maven which is our New Born Screening system to send blood tests to the Lab
- Assisted the nurse with postpartum care
- Cared for Newborns needs such as diapers changing, feedings and cuddles to help soothe them
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Certified medical assistant
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
- As a medical assistant I helped my patients by providing information, services, and assistance to them
- I maintained medical supplies inventory
- I verified patient’s information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for visit
- I prepared patients for examination by taking vital signs that included, blood pressure, blood oxygen, pulse, weight, and temperature
- Answered patient phone called concerning medication refills, sick calls, and any other patient concerns
- Faxed and confirmed orders for devices that were prescribed by our physicians
- Scanned important patient information into their chart through EPIC
- I arrived patient to our waiting room and took copay’s as needed.
Mental health worker on inpatient behavioral health unit
St. Mary's Hospital Trinity Health of NE.org
03.2019 - 09.2022
- As a mental health worker I helped form an integral part of an acute psychiatric care team for the patients on our floor
- Working under the supervision of nurses and a psychiatrist I regularly sat with patients and discussed their anxiety and depression
- The patients’ in our unit varied widely from alcohol and drug abusers to people who were acutely and sometimes violently psychotic
- Another of my chief responsibilities was the overall security of the staff and patients on the unit
- From time to time I would be required to help deescalate a tense situation from a simple verbal disagreement to a serious physical attack where restraint was required
- In situations such as these I was obligated to remain calm and vigilant even though we had to restrain the patient I still made sure that their safety and wellbeing was still being provided for
- I collected and recorded the vital signs of every patient every day and charted them into our computer system
- But above all my job required being part of a highly trained and organized team dedicated to the wellbeing and safety of our patients, traits I plan on carrying with me through all my future careers.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
Certified nursing assistant in the emergency room
St. Mary's Hospital Trinity Health Of NE
03.2015 - 08.2019
- Provide essential support for nurses and medical professionals by helping patients with healthcare needs and daily activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Performed phlebotomy and EKGs
- Did compressions and played a vital role during emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, stroke, and traumas.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Home Health Aid
Home instead senior care
04.2012 - 11.2015
- Providing health care services in patient homes including bed baths, bathing assistance, toileting assistance, incontinence care, medication reminders, monitored vital signs and glucose readings, assisted patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises and collected routine specimens
- Performed household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping
- Provided patients with companionship through conversation, tea time, daily walks, gardening, restaurant visits, shopping, board games, and accompanying patients to doctors’ appointments
- Provided daily communication with family on the status of the patient
- Worked with the patient care team by communicating patients’ needs and reporting to oncoming staff about the patients daily activities.
Education
Naugatuck Community College
Waterbury, CTWatertown High School
Watertown, CT06.2011
Skills
- Problem solver
- Time management
- Empathetic
- Flexible
- Creative
- Organized
- First Aid and CPR certified
- CPI certified
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at hand
- Confident and articulate communicator
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
- Professional and courteous
- Able to cultivate relationships at all levels
- Adaptable and always seeking to learn
- Motivated and not afraid to show initiative
- Dedicated team player
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- Catheter Care
- Specimen Collection
- Emergency Response
Certification
Certified nursing assistant, NA91274224
Timeline
Multi-Skilled Patient Care Technician
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Certified medical assistant
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
09.2022 - 08.2023
Mental health worker on inpatient behavioral health unit
St. Mary's Hospital Trinity Health of NE.org
03.2019 - 09.2022
Certified nursing assistant in the emergency room
St. Mary's Hospital Trinity Health Of NE
03.2015 - 08.2019
Home Health Aid
Home instead senior care
04.2012 - 11.2015
Naugatuck Community College
Watertown High School
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