SAMANTHA NOWELL
West Melbourne,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Registered Nurse with 11 years of Emergency Department experience and a strong background in acute patient care, clinical leadership, department operations, and nursing education. Experienced in rapid patient assessment, management of critically ill patients, clinical decision-making, patient throughput, and staff supervision. Proven ability to serve in a clinical charge nurse capacity, mentor and precept nursing professionals, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Clinical Charge Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
Palm Bay, FL
11.2018 - Current
- Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of Emergency Department activities to promote patient safety, quality care, and efficient patient throughput.
- Supervise and support nursing associates while ensuring appropriate delegation, accountability, and adherence to scope of practice.
- Collaborate with department leadership to align staffing and operational priorities with evolving patient care demands.
- Monitor department flow and evaluate patient, staff, and operational needs to ensure timely care delivery.
- Conduct clinical documentation audits to promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Perform leadership rounding with patients, families, and associates to identify concerns, address barriers, and enhance the patient and staff experience.
- Applied effective communication and problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and operational challenges.
- Provide hands-on clinical support to nursing staff and assist with patient care activities during periods of increased department demand.
RN Nurse Preceptor
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
Palm Bay, FL
06.2018 - Current
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for newly hired registered nurses and nursing students, facilitating the transition from academic learning to independent bedside practice.
- Develop individualized learning experiences based on clinical competency, learning needs, and professional development goals.
- Promote critical thinking, clinical judgment, and safe nursing practices through hands-on instruction and mentorship.
- Evaluate clinical performance, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for continued professional growth.
- Foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment that encourages confidence, accountability, and professional development.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
Palm Bay, FL
07.2015 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive, individualized emergency nursing care to patients across diverse age groups and populations.
- Perform rapid patient assessments, identify changes in clinical conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions for critically ill and high-acuity patients.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize patient needs and support timely, effective care delivery.
- Collaborate with physicians, licensed independent practitioners, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate treatment plans and address changing patient needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Delegate and supervise nursing care activities appropriately, ensuring adherence to scope of practice and patient safety standards.
- Coordinate with ancillary departments and healthcare associates to promote efficient department operations and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL12-2017
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL05-2015
Associate in Arts - AA
Brevard Community College
Melbourne, FL12-2012
Skills
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing
- Rapid Patient Assessment & Triage
- Critical Patient Management
- Clinical Leadership & Charge Nurse Operations
- Patient Flow & Department Throughput
- Staff Supervision & Delegation
- Nursing Preceptorship & Mentorship
- Clinical Documentation & Compliance
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- Patient & Family Education
- Clinical Problem-Solving
- Regulatory & Accreditation Standards
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Florida
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) | October 2023 – October 2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | April 2025 – April 2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) | April 2025 – April 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | September 2025 – September 2027
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification | November 2025 – October 2026
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification | 2018
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Health First Leadership Development Series | 2018
- Health First Lean Yellow Belt Certification | 2018
- RN Preceptor Workshop | 2018
- Florida Hospital Children's Outcome Resource Education (C.O.R.E.) | 2018
- Palm Bay Hospital Falls Prevention Committee
- Nurse Collaborative Council
- Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Liaison – Emergency Department and Ancillary Departments
Timeline
Relief Clinical Charge Nurse
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
11.2018 - Current
RN Nurse Preceptor
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Health First Palm Bay Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Associate in Arts - AA
Brevard Community College
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Eastern Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
St. Petersburg College