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SAMANTHA NICOLE BARRERA

Rio Grande City,USA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion with over 2 years of experience of proven success in home health and hospice setting. Proven experience and valid credentials as an RN with excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedure. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening. Utilize excellent communication skills to engage with patients and their families. Interface with multiple technologies for the intake and on-boarding of referred patients to our Telemonitoring program. Build and maintain relationships with patients for various purposes, including service acceptance, device kitting and fulfillment, continuous patient education and coaching, daily patient adherence, and triage of at-risk and critical physiological data. Assist in the creation and fulfillment of research and clinical grants related to telemonitoring. Monitor patient vitals and promptly report concerns to the supervisor as necessary. Provide support and assistance to current clients using our telemonitoring services. Contact physicians/providers when necessary for patient care coordination. Export or print patient reports and assist clients in integrating them into their Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. Relay important patient information back to the internal team. Contribute to expanding our telemonitoring footprint services with clients. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sunglo Home Health
Harlingen, TX
01.2025 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

Registered Nurse

Amado Home Health/Hospice
Current - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Strong ability to work effectively as a team member
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Registered Nurse

Calidad Home Health/Hospice
Current - Current
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Customer Service Representative

Maximus MMC
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.

Grad Nurse

Mcallen Medical Center
Mcallen, TX
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.

Clerk

Starr County Court House
Rio Grande City, TX
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
  • Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
  • Performed data entry and recordkeeping tasks to track company correspondence and updates.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Performed data entry tasks to update customer accounts records.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
  • Entered data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Utilized computer software programs to create reports, labels, forms.

Sales Associate

International Bank of Commerce
Rio Grande City, TX
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • in person customer service in detailing information regarding bank account
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Mental Health Tech

South Texas Behavioral Health Center
Edinburg, TX
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Provided education and resources to patients and families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment strategies.
  • Assisted patients in setting and achieving personal and therapeutic goals.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing -

South Texas College
McAllen, TX
12.2021

HS Diploma -

Grulla High School
Rio Grande City, TX
08.2016

Skills

Bilingual

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Case Management

Adept Communicator

Gap Analysis

Utilization

Leader

Care Plans

Documentation Audits

Immunizations

Assessment

Volunteer Experience

  • Food Bank Organization
  • Feast of Sharing
  • Pediatric Care Center
  • Ringgold Pharmacy
  • Retama Manor Nursing Center
  • Pediatric Practice Association
  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

RN-MULTISTATE #1067802 08/2024| BLS| CPR | ACLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Amado Home Health/Hospice
Current - Current

Registered Nurse

Calidad Home Health/Hospice
Current - Current

Registered Nurse

Sunglo Home Health
01.2025 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Maximus MMC
09.2022 - 04.2023

Grad Nurse

Mcallen Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022

Clerk

Starr County Court House
02.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate

International Bank of Commerce
03.2018 - 12.2018

Mental Health Tech

South Texas Behavioral Health Center
01.2017 - 11.2017

Associates Degree in Nursing -

South Texas College

HS Diploma -

Grulla High School
SAMANTHA NICOLE BARRERA