Samantha Peterson
Superior,WI
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, excelling in compassionate and empathetic care. Skilled in leading nursing teams to enhance patient outcomes and resolve complex issues efficiently. Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality while delivering high-quality care to diverse populations. A healthcare professional with extensive experience in emergency nursing, prepared to excel in challenging situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse- Emergency Department
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2013 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality care standards.
- Coordinated patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes and catheterizations.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse- Supervisor
Saint Francis in the Park
12.2008 - 04.2013
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed and provided nursing care from admission to discharge.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2001
Skills
- Strong clinical judgmental
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Emergency triage
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Professional Working
Interests
- Creating and sewing my own dresses, making baby layettes and quilts for friends and family members who are expecting babies and adaptive clothing and medical bags for a veteran's home
- I enjoy baking for friends and family gatherings
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in 5Ks and half marathons
Awards
Recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing (December 2020), recognizing excellence in compassionate and skillful nursing care.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Charge Nurse- Emergency Department
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse- Supervisor
Saint Francis in the Park
12.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
The College of Saint Scholastica