Samantha Hudspeth
Heber Springs,AR
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge and natural interpersonal strengths. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Professions Instructor
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Heber Spring
06.2023 - Current
- Plan and implement integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Create and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Provide instruction on introductory medical careers.
- Provide instruction for Personal Care Technician
- Provide instruction and certification for Basic Life Support and Stop the Bleed.
- Assess student performance.
- Cultivate relationships with area medical facilities and schools.
- Establish advisory committee.
- Maintain safe learning environment in lab area.
School Nurse
Heber Springs High School
Heber Springs, AR
01.2017 - 05.2023
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Offered counseling and referrals to provide comprehensive mental health support.
- Taught CPR and Stop the Bleed classes to students and staff.
Substitute School Nurse
Heber Springs School District
Heber Springs, AR
08.2012 - 01.2017
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse Paramed Examiner
Exam One
Little Rock, AR
07.2006 - 08.2012
- Collected and maintained data for health and life insurance companies for medical underwriters to determine risk and deny or issue policies
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collected blood samples and swabs for insurance policy testing
- Performed EKG's, measured height and weights
Licensed Practical Nurse
White River Medical Center
Batesville, AR
12.2005 - 04.2006
- Float Pool nurse; worked all areas of the hospital as needed
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rebsamen Medical Center
Jacksonville, AR
02.2000 - 12.2005
- Float Pool Nurse in all areas of the hospital.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Arkansas Hospital
Searcy, AR
07.1997 - 02.2000
- Total nursing care of cardiac step down patients.
- Assisted patients for activities of daily living, bathed patients and performed minor housekeeping duties such as bedmaking.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked in the outreach department scheduling and organizing health screenings for companies contracted with the hospital.
Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant
Central Arkansas Hospital
Searcy, AR
03.1994 - 07.1997
- Answered phone calls from physician offices and families.
- Ordered tests for physicians.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Phlebotomist
Central Arkansas Hospital
Searcy, AR
07.1992 - 03.1994
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR05-2000
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Foothills Technical Institute
Searcy, AR07-1997
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School
Quitman, AR05-1992
Skills
- Licensed Practical Nursing - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support Instructor- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support Provider- American Heart Association
- First Aid and CPR Instructor- American Red Cross
- Stop the Bleed Instructor- Hartford Consensus
- HIPPA Certified
- Verbal and Written Communication
- HIPAA Requirements
- Scoliosis Screening trained
- Vision and Hearing Screening trained
- BMI Screening trained
- Technical Teaching Certificate
Additional Information
Janessa Chambers, RN
janessa.chambers@heberschools.org
501-581-5554
Dawn Fires, RN
dmfires@asub.edu
501-206-7268
Anna Brock
anna.brock@heberschools.org
501-691-9293
Personal References
Ali West
ajwest@asub.edu
501-206-2393
Kristie Cornett
kristiedcornett@gmail.com
870-668-6079
Timeline
Medical Professions Instructor
Arkansas State University-Beebe
06.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Heber Springs High School
01.2017 - 05.2023
Substitute School Nurse
Heber Springs School District
08.2012 - 01.2017
Nurse Paramed Examiner
Exam One
07.2006 - 08.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
White River Medical Center
12.2005 - 04.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rebsamen Medical Center
02.2000 - 12.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Arkansas Hospital
07.1997 - 02.2000
Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant
Central Arkansas Hospital
03.1994 - 07.1997
Phlebotomist
Central Arkansas Hospital
07.1992 - 03.1994
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
John Brown University
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Foothills Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School