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Samantha Nelson

Madison,WI

Summary

A motivated and patient-focused RN, eager to join the organization's mission for diversity, inclusivity and providing exceptional care to each and every patient.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Hem/Onc, Neuro, Plastics, ENT Nurse

UW Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of a wide variety of pediatric patients.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.

CNA

Attic Angel Community- Memory Care Unit
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Observed changes in patient status and immediately communicated any concerns to nursing staff

Family Nanny

Karnes Family
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Fostered proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals or bottle-feeding infants.
  • Engaged children in age-appropriate exercises, encouraging intellectual and motor skills development
  • Tended to general needs of children while supervising and enforcing safety in day-to-day activities

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Ridgewood Pool
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Developed strong working relationships with other employees and the general public
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
  • Observed members to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edgewood College
Madison, WI
12.2022

Skills

  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient Care

Certification

  • Wisconsin Nursing License
  • Basic Life Support (CPR & AED)
  • Chemotherapy Certified
  • BMT Certified

Timeline

Pediatric Hem/Onc, Neuro, Plastics, ENT Nurse

UW Health
03.2023 - Current

CNA

Attic Angel Community- Memory Care Unit
09.2020 - 08.2022

Family Nanny

Karnes Family
06.2019 - 07.2022

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Ridgewood Pool
05.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edgewood College
Samantha Nelson