Samantha Middleton RN-BSN
Christiana Care Health System
Newark,DE
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in a variety of areas. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
2 Years 2 Months- Provided comprehensive nursing care during labor and delivery, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs throughout labor process.
- Educated patients on labor processes, pain management options, and postpartum care to promote informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans and address patient needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, ICU
5 Years 11 Months- Administered advanced life support and critical care interventions to stabilize patients in ICU.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions to ensure timely interventions and adjustments.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment and improving team performance.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and reduce complications in critical care settings.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Proactively addressed potential issues through regular rounds with physicians which led to early identification of deteriorating conditions.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
2 Years- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, healthcare team, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive post-discharge support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team during medical rounds, updated treatment plans and provided plan of care to patients and families.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers, negotiating medical equipment and supply prices to optimize resource allocation.
Utilization Management Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Assessed medical necessity and cost-effectiveness of services through utilization review, ensuring appropriate patient care.
- Secured authorizations from insurance carriers for patient services, facilitating timely access to necessary treatments.
- Coordinated with providers to gather clinical information, enhancing prior authorization determinations and addressing inquiries.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient care needs and appropriate service levels.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
1 Year- Facilitated comfort for patients and families during challenging situations, enhancing recovery and improving treatment adherence.
- Recorded medications administered to mental health patients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with physician directives.
- Led a team of clinicians for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders.
- Addressed emergency situations swiftly and effectively, delivering optimal care and support through life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Critical Thinking
Patient Advocacy
Emergency Interventions
Self motivated
Flexible and adaptable
Care coordination
Resource utilization
HIPAA education
EMR / EHR (Cerner
Epic)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (Exp 2/2028)
- Advanced Life Support (Exp 10/2026)
- Daisy Team Award (2020)
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- FHM Certified - (Exp 2/2028)
- OBERT- (Exp 11/2026)
License
- Delaware Compact RN L1-0047126
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Christiana Care Health System
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, ICU
Christiana Care Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2024Read More
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Select Medical Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2018Read More
Utilization Management Nurse
Rockford Center
10.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Rockford Center
06.2015 - 06.2016Read More
Delaware Technical College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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