Samantha Podiak
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Expert in medication administration and patient assessments, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, ensuring high levels of patient and family satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Nurse Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Nurse Assistant
St. Luke's Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2023
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- Seizure Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Nominee in 2024 for "Rising Star" award at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
Certification
BLS Certified
References
Caitlyn Elder (419)-343-8534
Michelle Fuhr (419)-787-0529
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Assistant
St. Luke's Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse Assistant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
BLS Certified
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