Samantha Settle
Brewton
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
D.w. McMillan home health
Brewton
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the care team.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on procedures and protocols.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola
12.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care during labor and delivery processes.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs continuously.
- Educated families on labor procedures and newborn care practices.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief options effectively.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, implementing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Trained and mentored staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Administered IV fluids and medications to manage labor pain and support labor progression.
- Took vital signs of patients including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL 01.2015 - 08.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Labor and delivery
- Fetal monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Patient monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Team coordination
- Personal care needs
- Physical assessments
- Care planning
- Newborn care
- Taking vitals
- Iv insertion and central line management
- Blood draws
- Medication titration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
D.w. McMillan home health
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Baptist Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
01.2015 - 08.2016