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Samantha Shaffer RN

Stony Point,NY

Summary

Accomplished Pediatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine New City, excelling in time management and patient advocacy. Skilled in pediatric nursing care and family education, adept at fostering trust through effective communication and empowering patients with knowledge.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine New City BCHP
2001.05 - Current
  • Demonstrates excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
  • Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on office policies and procedures, elevating the standard of care within the office.
  • Provides basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Provides education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital admissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.
  • Performs triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
  • Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
  • Provides direct and individualized nursing care, i.e. nebulizer treatments
  • Records vaccines in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
  • Performs various testing including, vision, urinalysis, hemoglobin
  • Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
  • Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
  • Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient's records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
  • Completion of all forms for schools, camps, early intervention

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Mercy Health Center
1997.09 - 1999.02

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairfield University
Fairfield
05.1997

Skills

  • Pediatric nursing care
  • Family Education
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

New York State Registered Professional Nurse

Timeline

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine New City BCHP
2001.05 - Current

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Mercy Health Center
1997.09 - 1999.02

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Fairfield University

New York State Registered Professional Nurse

Samantha Shaffer RN