Samantha Warskow
Summary
Dedicated RN Staff Nurse with expertise in delivering patient-centered care and developing tailored nursing plans. Proficient in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and crisis response. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and advocacy for patients' rights.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
CaroMont Health
Gastonia
06.2016 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, communicating significant changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Assisted in emergency response and implemented critical care interventions.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborated with obstetricians to develop patient-centered birth plans.
- Assisted in delivering newborns, providing immediate postnatal care to promote safe transitions for mother and infant.
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor to ensure maternal and infant safety.
- Educated families on labor processes and postpartum care options.
- Supported new mothers with breastfeeding techniques and infant care education.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on policies, procedures, and patient care standards.
- Implemented best practices for infection control in the delivery room.
Patient Service Representative
CaroMont Health
Belmont
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow for efficient service delivery.
- Addressed patient inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Verified insurance information, collected payments, and scheduled appointments.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure smooth communication and operations.
- Assisted in obtaining pre-authorizations for medical procedures and tests.
- Trained new staff on patient service protocols and system usage effectively.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gaston College
Dallas, NC 08.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan development
- Maternity nursing
- Newborn care
- Surgical nursing
- Patient safety
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- EMR / EHR
- Healthcare teamwork
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical RN: 2021- Present
- ACLS/BLS: 2022- Present
- NRP: 2022- Present
Accomplishments
- Good Catch Award: 2018
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
CaroMont Health
06.2016 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gaston College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Patient Service Representative
CaroMont Health
07.2010 - 06.2016