Samantha Nunez
Fresno,California
Summary
My entire career to date has been driven by my passion to improve patient experiences and outcomes. Working for 5 years in the medical-surgical specialty and 2 years in the Intensive Care Unit has prepared me to work well under pressure. One of my career highlights is receiving the Daisy Award for being a patient advocate and bringing immediate attention to a fast-growing infection that could have led to adverse patient outcomes. I am passionate about educating and mentoring new nurses to better serve our patient population. I flourish in a team-driven environment and am open to challenges that help me grow both professionally and personally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saint Agnes Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
From 2016-2021
Medical/Surgical unit with a focus on the stroke population
- Provided a wide range of nursing duties including supporting medical staff and providing exceptional patient care.
- Developed a rounding model to help address patients' needs in a timely manner. patient's
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure goals of care are being met.
- Participated in house-wide committees including Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract and Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) committees.
- Served as the unit's primary preceptor for new nurses.
From 6/2021 to Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA05.2016
Skills
- A strong base of critical care and life support skills
- Able to handle stressful medical emergencies
- Effective communicator with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Team driven: Collaborate effectively in order to improve patient outcomes, prevent medical errors, improve efficiency, and increase patient satisfaction
Accomplishments
- Developed a rounding model to improve response times, patient experience, and patient outcomes.
- Further developed Braden Standard of Work practice by color coding Braden scores to specify high-risk to low-risk patient populations.
- Awarded with the highest recognition of nursing care, the Daisy Award.
- I currently serve as chairperson for the Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Committee.
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saint Agnes Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
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