Samantha Richards
Apache Junction,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, offering background in critical care, pediatrics and geriatrics. Known for providing personalized patient care; skilled at coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life for diverse populations. Significant impact made by implementing proactive health management measures in prior roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing education about disease processes, symptom management and follow up care instructions.
- Provided direct patient care by administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transfusions, and other treatments.
- Supported families throughout the entire process from initial diagnosis through recovery or end-of-life care.
- Observed patients' conditions closely to detect any changes in their health status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with a variety of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment for pediatric cancer patients.
- Assessed and monitored pediatric patients for any signs of physical or emotional distress.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients' response to treatments including medication management.
- Educated families on cancer treatments, side effects, and post-treatment care plans.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Developed strategies to help children cope emotionally with their diagnosis and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Joseph Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians according to the hospital's policy and procedure manual.
- Evaluated response to interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in an ICU setting.
- Identified potential risks associated with specific treatments or conditions prior to implementation.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
- Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatments, medications, lifestyle modifications.
- Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
- Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2021
Skills
- Precepting
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric nursing
- Direct nursing care
- Patient assessments
- Oncology nursing
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Chemotherapy certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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