Samara Wilder
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Virginia State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 11 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Emergency and Critical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in emergency nursing while driving innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize workflow and maintain adequate coverage.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Mediated conflicts among staff members to promote a positive work environment.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and care planning across multiple units.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and care provided.
- Responded to emergencies by implementing appropriate nursing interventions swiftly.
- Trained new staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Dept.
Richmond, VA
03.2018 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Boosted clinical accountability and reduced discrepancies by coordinating with other stakeholders to develop and roll out new flow sheet and forms for dialysis treatment.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Resource Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital IMCU
Richmond , VA
12.2014 - 03.2018
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital IMCU
Richmon, VA
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06.2009
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Unit administration
- Effective communication
- Epic EHR Management
- Staff development
- Patient care oversight
- Policy enforcement
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2013-present
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015-present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification 2
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Dept.
03.2018 - Current
Resource Nurse
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital IMCU
12.2014 - 03.2018
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital IMCU
09.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Virginia Commonwealth University