Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of expertise in primary care, case management, and medical staff supervision. Experienced in patient assessment, physician support, and medication records. Committed to improving the lives of patients through qualified diagnostics, physical assessments, and proper treatment responses. Skilled at ordering laboratory tests, interpreting results, and prescribing medications. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a long-term commitment to Primary Care. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Hi, I’m
Samantha Halterman
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
The University of Virginia
Clinical Professor
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted diversity within the classroom by integrating culturally competent teaching strategies into lesson plans and discussions.
- Enhanced student learning experiences through incorporating real-world case studies into lectures and discussions.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing innovative clinical teaching methods in the curriculum.
- Increased student satisfaction by fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted open dialogue and critical thinking.
- Coordinated simulation-based learning activities utilizing state-of-the-art technology, enhancing student comprehension of complex clinical procedures.
- Established partnerships with local healthcare facilities, expanding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in clinical settings.
- Consistently received positive evaluations from students for engaging lectures, comprehensive course materials, and individualized support.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring sessions to struggling students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Advanced Mobile Wound Care of Virginia
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Served as a mentor to nursing staff, sharing expert knowledge in wound assessment and dressing selection to improve overall team competency.
- Reduced wound healing time with the application of advanced wound dressings, negative pressure therapy, and other evidence-based treatments.
- Provided mentorship and support for new nursing graduates entering the profession.
- Effectively managed resources during periods of increased demand for services.
- Enabled timely referrals to specialist services as required, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Optimized preventative care strategies through conducting comprehensive health assessments and screenings for early detection of potential issues.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare environment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively monitoring high-risk patients and providing timely intervention when needed.
InnovAge
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
10.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Provided mentorship and support for new nursing graduates entering the profession.
- Effectively managed resources during periods of increased demand for services.
- Enabled timely referrals to specialist services as required, facilitating optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Oversaw overall primary care, quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.
- Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
- Elevated standards of clinical excellence by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in family medicine.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the family practice setting.
- Validation of competency through regular participation in continuing education courses.
- Streamlined clinic operations by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Managed team of medical support personnel and collaborated with internal departments to resolve issues and improve services.
- Optimized preventative care strategies through conducting comprehensive health assessments and screenings for early detection of potential issues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive family healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Met with up to 10-20 patients each day in primary care office.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively monitoring high-risk patients and providing timely intervention when needed.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Augusta Health
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
11.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing personalized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Strengthened patient adherence to prescribed medications and treatments by providing clear instructions and addressing any concerns or barriers.
- Promoted patient self-management through health coaching and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough patient education and comprehensive discharge planning.
Virginia Premier Health Plan
Nurse Care Manager
05.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated and analyzed sustainable person-centered care plans involving internal and external providers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing, and other enabling services for patients.
- Worked with providers to define quality metrics and outcome reporting process.
- Assessed healthcare needs and monitored effectiveness and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives for nursing practices within the organization.
- Promoted continuity of care by effectively communicating patient information across various healthcare settings during transitions between providers or levels of care.
Sentara Accountable Care Organization
Population Health Nurse
05.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to organization, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Optima Health Insurance
Nurse Team Coordinator
11.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Business Development Executive
04.2018 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Leveraged CRM tools to track leads and analyze data, optimizing sales efforts for maximum return on investment.
- Established a robust sales pipeline by consistently identifying, qualifying, and nurturing leads through various outreach methods.
- Generated revenue growth by developing and executing targeted sales strategies to expand market share.
- Grew customer base, conducting thorough market research to identify new target demographics.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
05.2015 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients, following infection control protocols and ensuring privacy during procedures.
- Developed personalized care plans to address each patient''s unique recovery goals and challenges.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment with rapid response to changes in patient condition, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating concerns as needed.
- Educated patients and families about post-operative care, answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting adherence to discharge instructions.
- Managed pain effectively for patients by administering medications as prescribed and adjusting doses based on individual needs.
- Recognized early signs of post-operative complications, such as infection or hematoma, enabling timely intervention and treatment.
- Promoted patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes related to their recovery process and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care to diverse patient populations, addressing cultural differences and individual preferences when providing nursing interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing knowledge of best practices in recovery room nursing care while fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Registered Nurse Case Manager
07.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, Illinois
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
08.2023
University Overview
University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
Master of Science from Health Systems Management
05.2016
University Overview
Chamberlin College of NursingDowners Grove, Illinois
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
01.2012
University Overview
GPA: 4.0
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, Virginia
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
01.2008
University Overview
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Wound Care
- Psychiatry
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing Education
- Preventive Health
- Staff supervision and evaluation
- EMR / EHR Super User
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Precepting
- Critical care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Healthcare Management
- At-risk patient care
- Strong nurse assessment skills
- Insurance plan expert
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient transitional care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Substance Abuse
- Pain Clinics
- Primary Care
- Mental Health
Pediatric assessments
Acute care management
Immunization Administration
Pharmacology knowledge
Telehealth services
Health Promotion
Quality Improvement
Geriatric Care
Diagnostic Reasoning
Emergency Care
Women's health
Preventative Care
Palliative Care
Home Health Care
Surgical Procedures
Mental health care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Advanced Health Assessment
Patient and family interaction
Education program management
IV conscious sedation
Patient Education
Excellent oral communication
Interpreting laboratory results
Preparing treatment plans
Physical assessments
End of life care
Electronic Medical Records
Attention to Detail
Reliability
Excellent Communication
Active Listening
Patient Safety
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- 15 Years of Experience as a lead Registered Nurse
- Supervised team of 40+ staff members.
- Promoted to Lead Nurse Practitioner on primary health care team after just 3 months with the practice.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Collaborated with team of40+ in the development of EHR-EPIC.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Virginia License - Registered Nurse (2008 – Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association (2005-Present)
- Advance and Pediatric Life Support (ACLS/PALS): American Heart Association (2007-2023)
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (2023-2024)
- AAFNP Member (2023 - Current)
Certification
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner- September 2023-Current
- BLS, American Heart Association - 2011- Current
Timeline
Clinical Professor
The University of Virginia
07.2024 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Mobile Wound Care of Virginia
05.2024 - Current
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
InnovAge
10.2023 - 07.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Augusta Health
11.2022 - 10.2023
Nurse Care Manager
Virginia Premier Health Plan
05.2022 - 11.2022
Population Health Nurse
Sentara Accountable Care Organization
05.2020 - 05.2022
Nurse Team Coordinator
Optima Health Insurance
11.2018 - 05.2020
Business Development Executive
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
07.2017 - 04.2018
Recovery Room Registered Nurse
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
05.2015 - 09.2018
Chamberlain University
Master of Science from Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Virginia
Master of Science from Health Systems Management
Chamberlin College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner- September 2023-Current
- BLS, American Heart Association - 2011- Current
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