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Samantha Walton

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful demeanor, and exceptional customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Registered Nurse, ICU

MercyOne Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Safety Coordinator

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Investigated safety concerns and incidents to prepare detailed reports for superiors.
  • Developed and implemented safe operating procedures for new tasks.
  • Tracked employee courses and prepared schedules for new classes to manage updated training program.
  • Improved workplace safety for employees with diligent attention to behaviors, processes, and environmental concerns.
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations applicable to workplace operations.

Infection Control Coordinator

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed patient encounters and made sure that patients and lab results are examined in a 24 hour timeline.
  • Inspected Luke Pediatric Clinic and made sure that all hazardous materials are stored and locked up.
  • Ensuring that all proper training is complete prior to technicians seeing patients.
  • Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
  • Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in clinic settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
  • Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.

Medical Technician

United States Air Force
07.2017 - 03.2021
  • Launched new scheduling programs which increased access to care by 97%.
  • Notified appropriate individuals of changes in patient condition and utilized established chain of command to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and doctors, ensuring that the response is within a 24 hour window.
  • Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
04.2022

Skills

  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • ACLS, 2025
  • BLS, 2024

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
05.2025 - 08.2025

Registered Nurse, ICU

MercyOne Medical Center
06.2022 - 04.2025

Safety Coordinator

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 03.2021

Infection Control Coordinator

United States Air Force
03.2019 - 03.2021

Medical Technician

United States Air Force
07.2017 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mercy College of Health Sciences