Samantha Rufo
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented Emergency Department registered nurse with 7+ years of experience delivering exceptional, fast-paced care in high acuity settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Equipped with expertise in ability to proactively identify, intervene and communicate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs of all ages.
- Functioned as the primary charge nurse, overseeing unit operations and coordinating patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and mental needs.
- Served as a primary preceptor in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL05-2017
Skills
- Registered Professional Nurse : License #041456889
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
Accomplishments
- Primary Charge RN of a 50 bed Level 2 Trauma Center, 2021-Current
- Emergency Department New Graduate RN Primary Preceptor, 2019-2024
- Daisy Award Honoree for December 2023
- Triage Task Force RN Representative, 2019-Current
- Vituity Throughput Collaboration, April 2024
- ED Performance Improvement Committee RN Representative, January 2024-Current
- ED Throughput Committee, April 2024-Current
- Barna Brain Award Honoree, February 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Francis
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