Samantha Mikel
Braidwood,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN with 28 years of experience offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prime St Mary’s Hospital
Kankakee, Illinois
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Maintained sterile conditions and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Document patient information and surgical details accurately in electronic system.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained patient safety during surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
CVOR Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
Kankakee, Illinois
05.2016 - 05.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained surgical equipment and ensured proper sterilization protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs during cardiovascular surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons with sterile draping and instrument handling.
RN
HInsdale Orthopedics
Joliet, Illinois
05.2005 - 05.2016
- Educated patients on post-operative care and rehabilitation protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during recovery processes.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients.
- Conducted follow-up calls after discharge from hospital or clinic visits to check on progress of recovery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
York Vocational Technical School
York, PA06-1997
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Infection control
- Patients monitoring
- Electronic documentation
- Operating room coordination
- Cardiovascular care
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- RN
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prime St Mary’s Hospital
05.2023 - Current
CVOR Registered Nurse
Riverside Medical Center, Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2023
RN
HInsdale Orthopedics
05.2005 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
York Vocational Technical School