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Samantha Murphy

Sylvania,GA

Summary

Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing seeking a position for full time employment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Memorial University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
01.2022 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA, GA
10.2020 - Current
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Health University
Savannah, GA
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.

Resident Aide

Lakeview Manor Retirement Home
Springfield, GA
05.2013 - 05.2017
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Educated residents about their treatments.
  • Dispensed medications for 20-25 Geriatric Residents.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
12.2018

Skills

  • Patient and family focused
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Reporting skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Quick and motivated learner
  • Computer Literate
  • Exquisite communication
  • Strong team player
  • Critical Thinking

Affiliations

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers-
    Expires 11/2024
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Expires 5/2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Memorial University Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Memorial Health University Medical Center
10.2020 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Health University
03.2019 - 10.2020

Resident Aide

Lakeview Manor Retirement Home
05.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Southern University
Samantha Murphy