SAMANTHA VICARS
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with 15 years experience in diverse healthcare organizations working with a diverse age range of patients. Skilled at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through extensive collaboration. Demonstrates expertise in the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational aspects of nursing and individualized patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSE MANAGER
BENTLEY MEDICAL & AESTHETICS
JOHNSON CITY , TN
2024.02 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
TRAVEL LPN
MONUMENT HEALTH FACILITY FLORMANN CLINIC
RAPID CITY , SD
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
TRAVEL LPN
Arcadia Retirement Residence
HONOLULU , HI
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
MOBILE VACCINATION UNIT
Aya Healthcare
Santa Clara, CA
2021.05 - 2022.05
- Provided resources and vaccines to a diverse population that might not otherwise have access.
- Administered vaccines to underprivileged and financially displaced individuals as well as gang affiliated populations.
- Served patients with knowledgeable, friendly support through every stage of administration of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- Built relationships with patients and community to promote wide spread vaccination.
- Gained patient trust and confidence by demonstrating a compassionate demeanor while still maintaining necessary protocols.
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Blue Ridge Family Medicine
Johnson City, TN
2011.07 - 2021.04
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and office staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
- Worked closely with patients as an advocate for th greatest standard of care and regularly ensured quality assurance guidelines were met.
- Communicated with patients to schedule diagnostic studies, routine lab work, and yearly wellness exams.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard primary health information.
- Performed triage for patients requiring yearly wellness exams.
- Attended monthly quality assurance meetings with corporate leaders to develop policies and procedures.
PRIMARY CARE NURSE
ETSU Family Physicians Of Bristol
Bristol, TN
2009.09 - 2011.06
- Performed regular triage.
- Assessed health status of numerous patients per day by conducting physical assessments, eliciting health history, and analyzing data to formulate proper methods of care.
- Educated patients and loved ones through treatment in cases of injury, illness, and diseases.
- Administration of medication and vaccinations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN09.2009
Skills
- Compassion And Empathy
- EMR Systems
- Good Communication Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attentive To Detail
- International Experience Working In Diverse Practices With Diverse Patient Populations
- Experience In Case Management
- Experience With Providing Care For Psychiatric Patients
Timeline
NURSE MANAGER
BENTLEY MEDICAL & AESTHETICS
2024.02 - Current
TRAVEL LPN
MONUMENT HEALTH FACILITY FLORMANN CLINIC
2023.11 - 2024.02
TRAVEL LPN
Arcadia Retirement Residence
2023.06 - 2023.09
MOBILE VACCINATION UNIT
Aya Healthcare
2021.05 - 2022.05
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Blue Ridge Family Medicine
2011.07 - 2021.04
PRIMARY CARE NURSE
ETSU Family Physicians Of Bristol
2009.09 - 2011.06
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Elizabethton
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