Samantha McKechnie
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Caring and dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on experience at Mather Hospital Northwell Health. Known for providing compassionate, patient-centered care and staying calm under pressure in fast-paced environments. Strong in multitasking and staying organized, consistently improving patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in CPR and first aid, with a natural ability to communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring every patient feels heard and supported across a variety of medical settings
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
First step at Kingston
Kingston, RI
09.2024 - Current
- Assists the lead teacher in fostering the development of 2-year-old children through age-appropriate activities, games, and structured learning experiences.
- Provides care to children, including assisting with meals, diapering, potty training, nap time, and hygiene routines.
- Ensures the classroom environment is clean, sanitized, and free from hazards, while supervising children at all times to prevent accidents or injuries.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
Port Jefferson, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Provides direct care to patients in a variety of settings, including medical-surgical, telemetry, post-operative recovery, and psychiatric units, ensuring comfort, safety, and timely response to patient needs.
- Regularly monitoring and documenting of patient vital signs, promptly reporting abnormal results to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assists patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, dressing, and transferring, ensuring proper body mechanics, and minimizing the risk of falls or injury.
- Documenting changes in patient condition, and collaborating with nursing staff to adjust care plans as needed.
- Works effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Clinical Nursing Student
Rhode Island Hospitals
, RI
09.2023 - Current
- Newport Hospital – Med-Surgical 1 Rotation: Provided patient care in a med-surgical unit, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and ambulation. Monitored vital signs and assisted nurses with administering medications and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Westerly Hospital – Med-Surgical 2 Rotation: provided direct patient care in a med-surgical unit, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, feeding, and ambulation. Monitored vital signs and assisted nurses with administering medications, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Gained hands-on experience with catheter management and discharge planning.
- Rhode Island Hospital – Psychiatric and Pediatric Rotation: Worked closely with patients in both psychiatric and pediatric units, providing compassionate care and support. In the psychiatric unit, I assisted with daily activities, monitored patient behavior, and ensured a safe environment. In the pediatric unit, I supported the nursing team with infant and child care, including monitoring vitals, assisting with feeding, medication administration, and providing support for both children and their families.
- South County Hospital – Labor & Delivery Rotation: Assisted in providing care for expectant mothers and newborns. Monitored maternal and fetal health, providing postpartum care to mothers. Gained experience in newborn fetal assessments, vital signs, supporting breastfeeding efforts, and medication administration.
Intensive Care Unit Medical Secretary
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
Port Jefferson , NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with check-in and check-out of patients in an efficient manner, ensuring all necessary forms were completed accurately.
- Maintained accurate patient records and filing systems according to established policies and procedures.
- Utilized medical software for patient registration, scheduling, and records management.
- Managed office inventory and ordered medical supplies as needed.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information, and medical personnel access.
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Smithtown , NY
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered excellent customer service by taking orders, processing payments, and ensuring a positive, welcoming experience for every guest.
- Prepared and served a variety of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins menu items, including coffee beverages, donuts, ice cream, and other products, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
- Managed the drive-thru window, efficiently handling high-volume customer orders while maintaining accuracy and speed.
- Operated kitchen equipment and followed all safety, cleanliness, and food safety procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills while handling cash register duties, inventory management, and restocking supplies during busy shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12-2025
High School Diploma -
Hauppauge High School
Hauppauge, NY06-2021
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient care
- Compassionate communication
- Critical thinking
- Behavior redirection
- CPR and first aid
Accomplishments
- Deans List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association, Issued April 20203 expires 2025
Custom
- Be the Match Donor: went as far as a backup for a recipient as as a stem cell donor
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
First step at Kingston
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Rhode Island Hospitals
09.2023 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Medical Secretary
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
08.2022 - 05.2024
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
11.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Hauppauge High School
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