Samantha Wampler
Frostburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the aim of continuing to provide care in Western Maryland.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVU
UPMC Western Maryland
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Western Maryland
11.2013 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
WVU Hospital
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts by collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other support staff to ensure smooth transitions of care for patients moving from CVICU to step-down units or home.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to medication regimens and reducing readmission rates.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD08.2024
Bachelor of Sciences Nursing -
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
Morgantown, WV05.2012
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Management
- Impella Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies (CRRT) Management
- Experience with MEDITECH documentation system
- Patient Education
Nursing Experience
- Cardiovascular ICU, UPMC Western Maryland, 04/2019, Present, Charge Nurse, Preceptor to new nurses, Precepting for Post Open Heart Surgery patients.
- Emergency Department, UPMC Western Maryland, 11/2013, 01/2020, Relief Charge Nurse, Preceptor to new nurses, Leadership RN role during Trauma and Full Arrest patient care., Triage nurse; required to manage large amounts of patients in waiting room, perform quick efficient assessments, working with physicians to initiate patient care in waiting room., Perform assessment, place IVs, administer medications and initiate advanced life-saving care to all ages from neonatal to geriatric., Provide education and resources to members of the community to better understand their diseases/diagnoses.
- Cardiovascular ICU, West Virginia University, 07/2012, 11/2013, Care of Critically Ill Patients Including:, Receiving and stabilizing patient, Hemodynamic monitoring, Drip titration, Lab value interpretation, Management of patients with Balloon Pump and Impella devices.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVU
UPMC Western Maryland
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UPMC Western Maryland
11.2013 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, CVICU
WVU Hospital
07.2012 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Sciences Nursing -
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
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