Samantha Rios
Lakeland,FL
Summary
A hard-driven certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and 6+ years’ experience as Medical-Surgical/Cardiac Telemetry RN . Ability to motivate and inspire other team members to provide excellent care to patients. Outstanding communication skills with team members, patients, and family members. Skillful at eMAR, health promotion,providing high-quality care, collaborating with multi-disciplinary team members and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient population.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Register Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Family Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Reduced opioid dependency by utilizing non-pharmacological interventions and alternative therapies for pain management.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain knowledgeable about advancements in the field of pain management
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns, validating their experiences, and providing personalized care solutions.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and self-management techniques for optimal pain relief.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by tracking family progress and outcomes over time, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2018
- 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 the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL09.2018
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL04.2017
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Medication prescription
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Communication
- Medical Documentation
Certification
- The National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Post Graduate Certificate Program
Internship with Advance Dermatology Cosmetic Surgery
Suturing, Acne treatments, Psoriasis treatments ,Eczema treatments, full body examinations, biopsies provided on abnormal lesions, ED & C performed, Liquid Nitrogen, ILK injections in scalp for alopecia and keloid's, botox injections, and punch biopsies etc.
- BLS
- ACLS
License
- Family Nurse Practitioner, APRN11017938, NPI #: 1780339325
- Registered Nurse; State of Florida RN9499246 (Multi-state Licensed)
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
TeamHealth
04.2024 - 07.2024
Register Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Tampa General Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Florida Southern College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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