Samantha Sims
Bristol,WI
Summary
Highly adaptable Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse with experience in a large academic children’s hospital, delivering evidence-based, family-centered care across multiple inpatient pediatric specialties. Skilled in rapid unit integration, high-acuity pediatric assessment, and the care of medically complex patients including oncology, post-operative, and behavioral health populations. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, safety-focused practice, and collaborative, trauma-informed care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse
OU Health
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver safe, evidence-based, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents across multiple inpatient pediatric units including medical-surgical, oncology, and behavioral health.
- Rapidly integrate into diverse units, workflows, and acuity levels while maintaining consistent quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Perform detailed pediatric assessments, identify subtle changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly using clinical judgment.
- Administer medication using weight-based dosing with strict adherence to pediatric safety checks and hospital policies.
- Provide care to medically complex pediatric patients, including those with chronic illnesses, oncology diagnoses, post-operative needs, and behavioral health considerations.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, child life, social work, and therapy services, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and trauma-informed approaches to support pediatric patients and families during high-stress and emotionally complex situations.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE08-2021
Skills
- Advanced pediatric assessment, critical thinking, and clinical judgment
- Rapid unit adaptation and clinical flexibility
- Care of medically complex pediatric populations
- Weight-based medication administration and safety compliance
- Behavioral health safety and de-escalation techniques
- Patient and family education for pediatric care continuity
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Oklahoma Active | Wisconsin Pending
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Pediatric Float Pool Registered Nurse
OU Health
02.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska At Omaha