Samantha Pedersen
Mercyhealth
Beloit,WI
13
years of professional experience
Dynamic Maternal Fetal Medicine RN with Mercyhealth, skilled in case management and compassionate patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care coordination and effective problem-solving. Adept at navigating complex clinical situations while fostering strong interdisciplinary relationships to ensure optimal treatment and recovery.
Work History
Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Assesses patient conditions and updates care plans based on clinical findings and physician orders.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient-centered treatment and discharge planning.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Coordinates patient service plans, ensuring timely referrals and follow-up across multiple providers.
- Collaborates with healthcare, social service, and community partners to resolve barriers to care.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
3 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and updated care plans across varied acute care settings.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and support staff to support continuity.
- Adapted quickly to new units, workflows, and documentation standards in travel assignments.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
11 Months- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and neonatal teams during deliveries.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
3 Months- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Assessed labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal status to support safe delivery decisions.
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Fostered strong working relationships with colleagues from diverse disciplines ensuring optimal coordination of care for each patient.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
5 Months- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years 6 Months- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Attention to Detail
Case management
Case documentation
Time management
Problem-solving
Organization and multitasking
Relationship building
Conflict resolution
Email and telephone etiquette
Client advocacy
Care coordination
Timeline
Maternal Fetal Medicine Nurse
Mercyhealth
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
04.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Mercy One Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022Read More
Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse
Beloit Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Beloit Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2018Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beloit Health System
09.2013 - 03.2018Read More
Rasmussen College Of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
Read More