Samantha Ryan
Vernon,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience at North Texas State Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Strong clinical judgment and dedication to infection control foster a safe and supportive environment for diverse patient populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Promoted a healthy environment within the psychiatric facility by enforcing infection control protocols and educating patients/clients on personal hygiene practices.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Administrative Assistant
Aep - Pso
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Contract Administrative Assistant
Aep - Pso Contracting
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Nursing
Vernon College
Vernon, TX05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Mental health support
- Documentation accuracy
- Nutrition support
- Treatment plan implementation
- Aseptic techniques
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Pain management
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse 08/2023
- IV Certification 02/2023
- BLS through AHA obtained 10/2023 expiration 10/2025
- TIPS (Treatment Intervention Protection Stategies) Certificate 10/2024
- LifeVac Training 11/2024
- Adult Mental Health First Aid 01/2025
- Youth Mental Health First Aid 04/2025
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
North Texas State Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Aep - Pso
10.2019 - 08.2022
Contract Administrative Assistant
Aep - Pso Contracting
06.2018 - 10.2019
Nursing
Vernon College
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