Samiat Kosoko

• Coordinated specialized care for vascular surgery patients, focusing on resource optimization and addressing complex psychosocial, financial, and clinical needs.
• Acted as a clinical resource for vascular surgery teams, managing high-acuity cases and coordinating discharge plans.
• Promoted quality care through pathway adherence, variance tracking, and continuous process improvements.
• Enhanced patient and family experience with ICARE principles, fostering strong communication and satisfaction.
• Streamlined workflow efficiency by collaborating with team members to optimize utilization of resources and prevent gaps in care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely communication, empathetic listening, and personalized education on health management.

Acute Medical Surgical - Clinical Coordinator

• Throughout a shift, I am responsible for providing an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource use, and problem-solving.
• Contributed to facility accreditation efforts by maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices standards about clinical care delivery systems.
• Organizes shift-based staffing allocations based on units to provide efficient, high-quality care.
• Evaluate and intervene when necessary to address essential circumstances affecting patients, staff, and visitors.
• Orients staff to clinical roles and charge roles.
• I trained new night employees and new charge nurses
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Acute Medical Surgical - Overnight charge nurse

• Treat and care for patients in this 30-bed medical-surgical unit by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and cleaning surgical areas.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care during shift changes by implementing efficient handoff procedures among nursing personnel
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care
• Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines
• Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses
• Streamlined workflow processes to improve efficiency, ultimately reducing wait times for patients seeking care
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, leading efforts to enhance overall patient experience within the facility

• Overnight Supervisor
• Participated in regular training sessions, staying current on best practices for patient safety attendants' roles and responsibilities.
• Conducted hourly rounding to proactively address potential safety hazards or concerns, enhancing overall patient well-being.
• Supported patients and family members by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate care, making them feel heard and understood.
• Mentored new Patient Safety Attendants by sharing best practices and offering guidance as they acclimated to their roles.
• Utilized effective de-escalation techniques when encountering agitated or distressed patients, prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
• Served as liaison between patients, families, and nursing staff, helping resolve any concerns or issues during hospital stay.

• I worked overnight shifts under the direct supervision of the RN to provide one on one appropriate observation and frequent safety checks on the patients identified as suicidal or high risk for fall or self injury.
• I also assisted other clinical staff with patient care.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.