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Samantha Munden

Storm Lake,IA

Summary

Resourceful healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and collaboration with medical teams. Proficient in delivering emotional support, conducting diagnostic tests, and administering medications. Expertise in triage, emergency response, and patient education, ensuring timely and effective care. Strong communication and teamwork skills enhance patient experiences in high-pressure environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Storm Lake, IA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Storm Lake, IA
12.2024 - Current
  • Triage and performed initial assessment of patients, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.

Graduate Student Success Specialist

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Conduct academic advisement services for graduate students on a recurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Facilitate academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
  • Maintain the student database and electronic records for each student contact.
  • Collaborated with other departments to identify resources available to support student success.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Engage actively with residents to provide daily care and promote independence.
  • Cared for dementia patients, focusing on patient safety and reorientation.
  • Monitor patient status and report changes in condition to the registered nurse on duty.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

McLaren Regional Medical Center
Flint, MI
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assist patients with ADLs, ambulation, incontinent care, taking vitals, and glucometer readings.
  • Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety and health.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Experienced working in several areas in the hospital, including but not limited to: PCU, SICU, Telemetry, Neuro/Stroke, and Cardiac.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
12-2017

Skills

  • Patient assessment and triage
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Electronic health records (Epic, Cerner)
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Infection control and safety protocols
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, BSN
  • Basic Life Support
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
08.2024 - Current

Graduate Student Success Specialist

Buena Vista University
01.2020 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Methodist Manor Retirement Community
01.2020 - 05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

McLaren Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Public Health

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

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