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Samantha  Redfern

Samantha Redfern

Holyoke,CO

Summary

Self-motivated public service professional commended for reliability and professionalism. Detail oriented team player with excellent time management skills, public relations experience and a strong commitment to excellence. Adaptable, willing to take on additional responsibilities and emerge as a leader.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant - ED & Med/Surg

Melissa Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
  • Trauma Level: 4; Critical Access Hospital
  • Patient Ratio 1:1-10
  • Ensured patient safety by monitoring conditions closely and reporting changes to supervising nurses promptly
  • Delivered high-quality care under pressure while assisting nursing staff in the Emergency Department
  • Facilitated seamless interfacility transfers by ensuring accurate information and documents were printed, provided and shared with receiving teams and facilities
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through clear communication, empathy, and respect for privacy
  • Assisted nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vital signs as well as completing thorough documentation

Certified Nursing Assistant

Staffing Agency
01.2022 - 03.2023

University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN - Pediatrics

  • January 2023 - March 2023
  • Travel Contract, Employed by Aya Healthcare
  • Trauma Level: 3
  • Patient Ratio 1:1-12
  • Pediatric Behavioral Health, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, Pediatric ICU

Monument Health, Rapid City, SD - Ortho/Neuro/Surgical

  • February 2022 - August 2022
  • Travel Contract, Employed by LRS Healthcare
  • Trauma Level: 2
  • Patient Ratio 1:8
  • Experience assisting patients with major traumas, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, post-operative complications
  • Proficiencies: fecal management systems, external female catheters, wound vac, discontinuing foley catheters, discontinuing peripheral IVs

Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC & Hospice

Haxtun Health
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Trauma Level: 4; Critical Access Hospital
  • Patient Ratio 1:15
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care
  • Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability by working evenings, weekends, holidays as needed to accommodate changing staffing requirements

Youth Navigator

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
Rapid City, SD
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Developed tailored intervention plans for at-risk individuals youth
  • Collaborated with local organizations to establish support networks for youth in need
  • Conducted thorough assessments on participants to determine appropriate treatment paths and resources needed

Specialized Probation Officer

State Of Nebraska
07.2013 - 10.2019
  • Provided case management for 75-100 high risk individuals placed on Probation or Post-Release Supervision
  • Provided robust documentation regarding client monitoring, evaluation and progress
  • Utilized motivational interviewing skills while conducting thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for courts
  • Presented cases under oath during courtroom testimony and depositions
  • Provided coaching, education, cognitive behavioral therapy and counseling to a diverse client population
  • Enhanced offender rehabilitation by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to address client progress, risk factors and ongoing compliance

Staff Educator

Nebraska Judicial Branch Education
Lincoln, NE
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Trained and educated over 250 new and existing staff
  • Prepared training packets, individually coached new staff and completed employee evaluations to ensure new staff success
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and providing constructive feedback on staff progress

Education

No Degree - Certified Nurses Aide

Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, SD
08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
05.2013

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • HIPAA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Courtroom Testimony
  • Investigation
  • Group Facilitation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Self-Confidence

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Work Availability

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morning
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant - Staffing Agency
01.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - ED & Med/Surg - Melissa Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - LTC & Hospice - Haxtun Health
10.2020 - 11.2022
Youth Navigator - Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board
10.2019 - 09.2020
Staff Educator - Nebraska Judicial Branch Education
04.2018 - 10.2020
Specialized Probation Officer - State Of Nebraska
07.2013 - 10.2019
Western Dakota Technical Institute - No Degree, Certified Nurses Aide
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Samantha Redfern