Stefanie Sampson
BROCKTON,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse eager and excited to help people and make a difference in many lives! A recent graduate seeking to use recently acquired skills and knowledge to assist the facility in a nursing role but also as a whole team, all while ready and willing to learn new things each and every day. Works very well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
03.2022 - Current
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Triage patient complaints and current symptoms in person and via telephone and consult with providers to determine clients needs.
- Accurately document treatment and medications
- provide health counseling and teaching both verbal and written in patient's primary language.
- Work with providers to ensure clients' needs are met in a timely manner.
- Assist providers in observing the patient during procedures such as LEEP or hysteroscopy
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications or injections
- Support providers by educating patients on pre/post-natal care and childbirth.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence (blood pressure checks, diabetes in pregnancy).
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Interim charge nurse in the absence of charge nurse to ensure smooth running of the department.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Communicate test results to the patient per provider's request and provide education regarding results.
- Nurse visits pertaining to injections, STI education, blood pressure checks and gestational diabetes as well as OB education.
Registered Nurse
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Treated patients by administering medication and performing various procedures.
- Assessed the health status of patients through eliciting comprehensive health histories, performing physical assessment and analyzing data to formulate appropriate plan of care.
- Consistently collected patient data, which was prioritized according to the patient's immediate condition or needs.
- Identified expected patient outcomes and developed appropriate plan of care to manage patients' problems.
- Acted as a patient/family advocate to ensure health care services are delivered in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.
Registered Nurse, Covid Team
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Registered Nurse, COVID Team Jan 2021 – Present
- • Established protocols for maintaining safe, sanitary workplace and reducing risk of transmission among members of COVID team
- • Administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Mobile Vaccination Events: • Pre-screen patients for appropriateness and safety.
- • Ensure that patients are monitored for acute allergic reaction or other adverse reactions post vaccination.
- • Document patient encounters in EMR and upload patient screenings and attestation forms to patient charts.
- • Performed COVID-19 testing including PCR and antigen tests at high-volume Mobile Testing Events aimed to reach vulnerable populations in neighborhoods in which they live, work, and socialize.
- • Implemented COVID-19 testing in Mobile Testing Trailer
- • Liaised with various departments to obtain necessary equipment and supplies to safely and effectively initiate testing.
- • Tracked inventory and maintained adequate levels of PPE and supplies as well as tracking number of Covid-19 vaccines.
- • Maintained sanitization and overall cleanliness of trailer.
- • Maintained weekly schedule of patients for COVID-19 testing at Mobile Trailer:
- • Obtained nasopharyngeal specimens for laboratory collection and provided necessary education and quarantine guidelines. • Documented encounters in EMR. • Informed patients of test results, documented receipt and further teachings, and established follow up care as needed.
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
OLD COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness and appropriateness of care to inmate patients.
- Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, to inmate patients.
- Assists physicians with medical treatments.
- Administers prescribed medication.
- Administer IM and Subcutaneous injections.
- Applies surgical dressings & bandages.
- Provides emergency first aid care.
- Checks & records vital signs.
- Obtains specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing.
- Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in inmates' emotional or physical condition.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely.
- Promotes therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional manner.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Nursing Assistant
NORWOOD HOSPITAL
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with bathing, serving meals, feeding patients as necessary, and ambulating, turning, positioning patients.
- Provide care by administering non-sterile dressings, ice packs, heat packs and applying restraints.
- Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and daily weight checks; testing urine and recording intake and output information as well as blood glucose checks.
- Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
- Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
- Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
- Serves and protects hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and JCHAO standards.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Recovery Treatment Assistant
OLD COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provide basic care and assistance to inmates with mental illness and physical disabilities.
- Assist in patient assessment, monitoring and documenting care.
- Assist nurse by taking vitals on assigned inmates and documenting in Erma.
- Encourage and escort inmates to programs.
- Identify and advocate needs of inmates.
- Interact with inmates such as playing cards, sports etc.
- Provide safety checks on all patients by taking picture of client with monitored tablet.
- Attend monthly meetings and work collectively with nurses, mental health clinicians as well as activities therapist to ensure inmates success in the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA06.2023
Associate of Science degree - Nursing
Laboure College
Milton, MA01.2020
Associate of Science degree - Early Childhood Education
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA05.2005
Skills
- Bilingual ( Haitian Creole)
- Strong communication (written and oral) and organization skills
- Team oriented
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Quick learner and not afraid to ask questions
- Patient advocate
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse: RN2344859
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Covid Team
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
OLD COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing Assistant
NORWOOD HOSPITAL
11.2018 - 06.2020
Recovery Treatment Assistant
OLD COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laboure College
Associate of Science degree - Nursing
Laboure College
Associate of Science degree - Early Childhood Education
Massasoit Community College
- Licensed Registered Nurse: RN2344859
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