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
05.2001 - 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
09.1997 - 02.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
Fairfield05.1997
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
05.2001 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Mercy Health Center
09.1997 - 02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fairfield University
New York State Registered Professional Nurse
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