Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
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Samantha Wade

Arrington,VA

Summary

Compassionate Charge Nurse offers nine years of patient care and advocacy within long term acute care unit. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse

Centra Specialty Hospital
05.2013 - Current
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, coordinating admissions and discharges, taking a patient assignment, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Trained new nurses as well as educated current staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with multiple co-morbidities such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pneumonia, covid-19, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, chronic or newly developed pressure ulcers and or diabetic wounds, GBS, Neuromuscular disorders, endocarditis, amputation, necrotizing fasciitis infected pacemakers, fractures, long term antibiotics, end of life/hospice, MI, Ventilated/Trach,post-opt and sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine quality metric audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Assistant Unit Manager

Centra Specialty Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
  • Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
  • Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, monitor techs, and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse

Lovingston Health And Rehab
05.2013 - 05.2014
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Community College
Charlottesville, VA
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Nelson County High School
Lovingston, VA
05.2005

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Ward Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Licensed RN
  • Patient Care Assignment
  • Rapport Building
  • Medical Record Auditing
  • Plan of Action Implementation
  • Nursing Care Coordination
  • Staff Education
  • Training and Development
  • Staff Education and Training
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Patient Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Health Education
  • Staff Training
  • Patient Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Calm and Composed
  • Duty Delegation
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Discharge Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Documenting Observations
  • Supply Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of multiple disciplinary staff members.
  • Achieved reducing HAPI rates through effectively starting LEAF patient turning system at my current unit
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • CNEP level 4 clinical ladder

Additional Information

Empathetic Registered Nurse with ten years of clinical experience. I am hard-working dependable energetic employee. I am patient centered caring nurse who is always putting the care of my patients first. I am a fast learner, able to think on my feet, and able to function independently within my job duties. A team player who is always willing to step in and help out my co-workers with whatever tasks needs to be completed. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. I am looking to expand my nursing career, my knowledge, and experience to effectively fulfill a new career,

Certification

  • Licensed- Registered Nurse - May 2013
  • ACLS certified
  • BLS certified

Timeline

Assistant Unit Manager

Centra Specialty Hospital
03.2017 - 08.2020

Charge Nurse/Registered Nurse

Centra Specialty Hospital
05.2013 - Current

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse

Lovingston Health And Rehab
05.2013 - 05.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Community College

High School Diploma -

Nelson County High School
Samantha Wade