Samantha Raimondo
Registered Nurse
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Med/surg telemetry, cardiac step-down and Surgical Trauma ICU. Effectively able to handle difficult situations in a fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude. Focused on improving patient outcomes by communicating and coordinating with the healthcare team and implementing plans of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2024 - Current
- In addition to registered nurse duties below: I learned and implemented the use of multiple new charting systems, specific hospital policies and procedures, and new devices.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
- In addition to description listed for Cardiac Step-down RN:
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Titrated drips and assessed patient response and monitored for adverse patient response.
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
- Management of patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Developed proficiency of managing patients with various medical devices: IABP, Swan-Ganz, and Impellas.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Management of multiple invasive monitoring devices: arterial lines, central lines (CVP), external pacemakers (venous, epicardial, and transcutaneous).
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Telemetry Technician
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Maintained HIPPA compliance at all times.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
- Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician according to AMAP policy and procedure.
- Administered medication via G-Tube in accordance with G-Tube medication administration guidelines.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY 01.2018 - 05.2022
No Degree - Patient Care Technician
Access Careers - Hempstead
Hempstead, NYSkills
Telemetry equipment operation
Patient Care
Cardiac Care
Patient chart management
HIPAA guidelines
Arrhythmia knowledge
Wound Care
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Response
Medical assessment
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure, New York. Licsence #: 854494-01
Timeline
NIHSS- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
04-2025
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
10.2024 - Current
BLS Certified
10-2024
TCRN - Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
08-2024
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump
05-2024
Impella Smart Assist
05-2024
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
04.2024 - 10.2024
Conscious sedation
04-2024
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
02-2024
Straight From the Heart Patient recognition Award
08-2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse Licensure, New York. Licsence #: 854494-01
07-2022
Telemetry Technician
Northwell Health Southside Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
01.2018 - 05.2022
Direct Support Professional
AHRC Nassau
05.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Patient Care Technician
Access Careers - Hempstead