SAMANTHA TIERNO
Richmond,USA
Summary
Devoted to my profession and driven by a passion for healing, Im a skilled RN with a BSN seeking a new adventure on the Space Coast where I can apply my enthusiasm for health care to improve patient outcomes and foster a culture of safety. With over 14 years of bedside experience and strong clinical intuition, my background includes Cardiac step-down care at a level 1 trauma, perioperative care among all specialties and age groups, and dermatology/cosmetic surgery. Empowering patients and communities through compassionate care is my driving force and I’m excited to leverage my nursing skills within your health care system
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse (Post Surgical Care Unit)
Corewell Health-Troy Beaumont
Troy, MI
01.2022 - Current
- Caring for patients during Phase II recovery period - including Orthopedic, Gynecologic, Abdominal, Plastic surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
- Utilized nursing process with depth and understanding to plan, implement, and problem solve.
- Coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary team members to meet discharge needs
- Patient and family centered education
- ERAS protocols
- Occasional pre-op float - including screening, establishing IV access, lab draws, and preparing for surgery
- Occasionally floats to PACU (phase I) - strong assessment skills and clinical judgement
Dermatology Registered Nurse (RN)
Midwest Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Clinton Twp, MI
06.2020 - Current
- Provided individualized patient care for patients with vast dermatologic conditions, including but not limited to: Skin cancer, inflammatory skin disorders, viral conditions, insect infestations, cosmetic surgery
- Intensive drug biologic monitoring and administration (labs, side effects, IM injections, education, continuity)
- Medical scribe for physician
- Assisting provider during surgical procedures, both medical and cosmetic (including pre/post op education, administering local anesthesia)
- Setting up surgical field while maintaining sterile technique
- Phototherapy
- Suture removal
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with multiple providers
- Strong computer skills - EMA
Clinical Nurse I
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Provided direct patient care for patients with cardiovascular related conditions, cardiac dysrhythmias, as well as pre and post surgical care to patients that have undergone cardiovascular intervention (catheterization/angioplasty, stents, ablation, and placements of pacemakers and defibrillators)
- Developed and implemented plan of care based on scientific rationale
- Communication among multidisciplinary team members
- Delegation of appropriate assignments/tasks with follow up
- Served as mentor and resource for members of health care team
- Critical care course, NIHSS, and ACLS certification
- Arterial sheath removal and radial artery pressure devices
- Tikosyn administration
- Telemetry
- Management and titration of cardiac drips or high alert medications based on clinical response and unit protocol (Nitroglycerin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Integrillin, Heparin, Insulin, etc.)
- Some experience with CAPD
- Maintained and completed online mandatory’s, in-services, and CEU’s
Nursing Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
Troy, MI
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Provided direct patient care to medical/surgical patients under the supervision of a RN
- Skills included vital signs, specimen collection, I/O, Blood transfusion verification, ambulation, ADL’s, restraints, purposeful hourly rounding
- Caring for and maintaining colostomies, urostomies, JP drains, NGT suction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04.2016
Nursing Assistant
Lapeer County Ed-Tech Center
Attica, MI01.2010
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Almont High School
Almont, MI01.2010
Skills
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing practice evaluations
- Patient examination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Research support
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
Certification
- State of Michigan RN License # 4704321527, expires 06/25
- ACLS #255406405665, expires 01/2027
- PALS, #255422638613, expires 01/2027
- BLS #255416406613, expires 01/2027
- Infant Safe Sleep, 9/2013
- Child abuse and sexual assault, 11/2015
Awards
PEARLS by Mission Values Team, signed by president Nancy Susick, Recognized in HCAP Survey’s and “Saluting our Stars”, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Member, 12/15, Golden Grizzly Academic Honors/Commendation, 2010 – 2016, Nursing Research Day, 03/15, Deans List, 2010-2011, Nominated for National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine, 2010, Health Occupation Students of America, 2010
Timeline
Clinical Nurse (Post Surgical Care Unit)
Corewell Health-Troy Beaumont
01.2022 - Current
Dermatology Registered Nurse (RN)
Midwest Center for Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
06.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
Beaumont Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2021
Nursing Assistant
Beaumont Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2016
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Almont High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Nursing Assistant
Lapeer County Ed-Tech Center