Samantha Richter
Myakka City,FL
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with cardiac progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Outgoing and efficient employee well versed in several areas for business objectives. Offering 15+ years background and outstanding communication with patients and colleges. A talented employee that enjoys going above and beyond basic administrative tasks and takes on multiple projects at once. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Overall, a enthusiastic nurse, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of HIPAA and OSHA and training in nursing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2022.03 - 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Multi Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2022.02 - 2022.03
- Maintained safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Student Nurse Extern
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
2021.07 - 2022.02
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Maintained care for minimum of 10 patients at any given time.
Full Time Student
Galen College of Nursing
2018.10 - 2021.05
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
Medical Receptionist
OBGYN Women's Centre Of Lakewood Ranch
2016.10 - 2018.10
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for 5 providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel in office of 20 employees.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
Team Leader
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2013.04 - 2016.10
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Directed and supervised team of five employees engaged in customer service and stocking development.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
- Mentored junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Trained new employees in specific job requirements.
- Conducted scheduled and impromptu evaluations to assess work performance.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
Registered Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
2007.10 - 2013.04
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Advocated for patients' compliance with medication guidelines.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues.
- Supervised 5 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL12.2021
Associate of Science - Pharmacology
Kaiser Career College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2008
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL05.2007
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Health promotion
- Documentation
- Physician collaboration
- Setting Up Referrals
- Planning
- Evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient records
- Compassionate Care
Additional Information
1. Stephanie Kent, 8135417818, PCU Director - Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
2. Robin Daigle, 9418126698, Nurse Manager - OBGYN Women's Centre
3. Bill Thomas, 9416853313, Pharmacy Manager - Walgreens
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2022.03 - Current
Multi Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
2022.02 - 2022.03
Student Nurse Extern
Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
2021.07 - 2022.02
Full Time Student
Galen College of Nursing
2018.10 - 2021.05
Medical Receptionist
OBGYN Women's Centre Of Lakewood Ranch
2016.10 - 2018.10
Team Leader
Walgreens Boots Alliance
2013.04 - 2016.10
Registered Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
2007.10 - 2013.04
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Pharmacology
Kaiser Career College
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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