Samantha Montgomery
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional equipped with robust background in patient assistance and caregiving. Recognized for consistent teamwork and ability to adapt to dynamic situations. Skilled in patient care and maintaining comforting atmosphere while ensuring safety and well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care Partner (ACP)
UCHealth
01.2024 - Current
- Serves as an advocate for patients' rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of care provision.
- Monitors vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff for prompt attention and treatment.
- Answers call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enables efficient healthcare team collaboration through timely information sharing about changes in patients' conditions.
- Mentors new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Performs placement of intravenous access and foley catheter placement
Clinical Assistant- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Optimized NICU environment to promote developmentally appropriate care for premature infants.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by advocating for patients and their families, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Advocated for needs of newborns and their families, ensuring holistic approach to care.
- Facilitated parental involvement in newborn care, strengthening family bonds and supporting emotional well-being.
- Enhanced patient care by providing specialized neonatal nursing services to premature and critically ill infants.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
UCHealth
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Administered point-of-care testing devices to perform blood glucose checks and other diagnostic tests.
- Operated electronic health record systems to efficiently document patient information and manage care plans.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to coordinate with healthcare team and provide compassionate patient support.
- Utilized vital signs monitoring equipment to measure and record patients' blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2019
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Mobility support
- Basic life support CPR
- Medical terminology
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
Clinical Experience
Fundamentals
- UCHealth Memorial North - Medical Surgical Floor 4
- 65 Hours
Medical-Surgical I
- UCHealth Memorial Central - 2S HOPE & 5N Renal Med
- 96 Hours
Medical Surgical II
- UCHealth Memorial Central - 4E Medical Surgical & 5N Renal Med
- 96 Hours
Psychiatry
- Colorado Mental Heath Hospital - Fort Logan, CO
- 62 Hours
Obstetrics
- UCHealth Memorial North - Birth Center, Postpartum, & Nursery
- 96 Hours
Pediatrics
- Children's Hospital Colorado - Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Medical Surgical, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- 96 Hours
Public Health
- Mission Medical Center, Hillside Community Center
- 96 Hours
Advanced Medical-Surgical
- UCHealth Memorial Central - Progressive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit
- 96 Hours
Timeline
Advanced Care Partner (ACP)
UCHealth
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Assistant- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
06.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
UCHealth
03.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
High School Diploma -
Mesa Ridge High School
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