SAMANTHA NEELY
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated professional with strengths in relationship building, task prioritization, and time management. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Able to quickly acquire new skills and work effectively unsupervised.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Tech
Children's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Gained valuable insight into multiple nursing specialties through participation in paid internship program
- Engaged in one-on-one shadowing with a nurse on the unit and actively assisted in various tasks
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers using proper techniques.
Rivershack Kenner
Rivertown, LA
08.2024 - Current
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Babysitter
Neighborhood Families
River Ridge, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
EMT
Gretna EMS Police Department
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Consistently demonstrated punctuality and adherence to uniform policy during shifts
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills whilst administering life-saving measures on the ground
- Evaluated necessity of patient transportation and ensured prompt transfer to required destinations
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies.
EMT
Acadian Ambulance Service - Baton Rouge, LA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Consistently demonstrated punctuality and adherence to uniform policy during shifts
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills whilst administering life-saving measures on the ground
- Evaluated necessity of patient transportation and ensured prompt transfer to required destinations
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during medical emergencies
- Provided proper medical care to event attendees, such as festival and concert goers.
Cabana Girl/Busser/Food Runner
Beau Chene Country Club - Mandeville, LA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Ensure every customer is satisfied with their experience by providing a high level of customer service
- Responsibilities included communicating with the kitchen staff and providing special accommodations to the Country Club members
- Provided catering and waitressing services for weddings, banquets, and special dinners at the club.
Financial Aid Office Attendant
LSU Financial Aid - Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Answered phone calls and emails from prospective students and concerned parents in an office setting
- Ensured timely notification and communication with students regarding profile updates
- Stayed informed about financial aid deadlines and scholarship policies
- Had to leave on-campus job due to COVID-19 pandemic and campus closures.
Busser/Buffet Crew
The Lakehouse - Mandeville, LA
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Organized the setup for Sunday brunch to cater to a high footfall of 250-400 customers
- Oversaw the line of communication with the kitchen and waitstaff to keep the brunch stocked at hourly intervals
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion
- Assisted servers with stocking supplies, setting up for service, and cleaning duties
- Assembled and waited for events such as weddings, anniversaries, and banquets.
Carhop
Sonic - Mandeville, LA
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Executed tasks of taking orders, running food, and preparing ice cream efficiently during busy periods
- Restocked and cleaned the kitchen at the beginning and end of each shift
- Prepared drinks, condiments, and food items according to restaurant standards
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently to process customer payments
- Restocked supplies such as cups, napkins, straws, condiments throughout the shift
- Followed all safety protocols when preparing food items including proper temperature control techniques.
Waitress/Hostess
Neely's Pizzeria - Mandeville, LA
05.2011
- Ensured timely preparation of pizza dough alongside maintenance of cleanliness and availability of stocks prior to opening
- Provided timely support and guidance to new recruits contributing to boosting the efficiency of services
- Displayed strong leadership and excellent customer service skills from an early stage
- Greeted customers and provided menus
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
LSUHSC School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2025
Skills
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Response
- Charting
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation
- Vital signs recording
- Patient transportation
- Patient Communication
- CPR Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Universal Precautions
- Emotional and Social Support
Certification
- NREMT EMT Certification, 6756-7284-6563, 03/31/2025
- BLS CPR, 05/2026
Accomplishments
- Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Recipient, 08/2024
- Nursing Workforce Diversity Peer to Peer Mentor, 08/2024
- Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Recipient, 08/2019-Present
- Dean's List, 08/2019 - Present
- Tiger Athletic Foundation Scholarship Recipient, 03/2020
- Bayou Lacombe Republican Women's Scholarship Recipient, 08/2019
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Quality Enhancement Committee for LSUHSC, Undergraduate Representative, 08/2024, Present
- Camp Rap-a-Hope, Counselor, 06/2023, Present
- Student Nurses Association, 08/2023, Present
- Student Government, Student Interest Representative, 01/2023, 05/2023
- Geaux Big Baton Rouge, 02/2021
- Covid-19 Relief Effort Staff, 04/2020
- Second Harvest Food Bank New Orleans/Lafayette, Seasonal, 12/2016, 07/2021
- Camp Tiger Paw, Counselor, 06/2018, 06/2019
- Camp Challenge, Counselor-In-Training, 06/2016
Activities
- Jiu Jitsu (No-Gi and Gi)
- Gardening
- Spending time with family and friends
- Travelling
- Cooking and Baking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rivershack Kenner
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Tech
Children's Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Neighborhood Families
05.2023 - Current
EMT
Gretna EMS Police Department
05.2023 - 04.2024
EMT
Acadian Ambulance Service - Baton Rouge, LA
01.2022 - 05.2023
Cabana Girl/Busser/Food Runner
Beau Chene Country Club - Mandeville, LA
06.2020 - 12.2021
Financial Aid Office Attendant
LSU Financial Aid - Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - 03.2020
Busser/Buffet Crew
The Lakehouse - Mandeville, LA
02.2019 - 05.2019
Carhop
Sonic - Mandeville, LA
07.2017 - 03.2019
Waitress/Hostess
Neely's Pizzeria - Mandeville, LA
05.2011
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
LSUHSC School of Nursing
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